The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

When Everett heard what was said, he visibly paused, a moment of silence hanging between them. Dorothy was about to speak when he cut her off.

"Dorothy."

"I'm here."

"Did you have the kid call me?"

Confused by Everett's question, Dorothy started to explain, "It was Abigail who said she-”

"Have you had enough?" Everett interrupted her sharply, "You know my mom just passed, and all I've been doing is either being at the office or the funeral home, and you still have Abigail call me? What are you trying to pull?"

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"Dorothy, can't I even spend time mourning my mother?"

"That's not what I meant!"

"Then what did you mean?"

was taken aback by his interpretation, but

feeling any joy or happiness over this either! You don't want to see me,

I don't have time for

that, Everett

for a long moment before bursting into tears. "Mommy! Did

her, "No, sweetie, that's not it! Daddy's just been in a bad mood lately, remember what mommy told you? Now, stop crying and go play with your brother, he's waiting for you."

held her until the night fell, and Abigail finally calmed down, her sobs subsiding as she went

outside, Dorothy felt a heavy

that could wash away

the room, Dorothy reached for

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

you threaten Everett with something?"

no need to

are you talking about? I don't

a good friend.

a brief pause, Quincy laughed,