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?"

by his interpretation, but

You don't want to see me, and I've kept my distance. This was really just Abigail saying she

have time

Everett

experienced with him before. Abigail was obviously more confused, standing still for a long moment before bursting into tears.

told you? Now, stop crying and go play with your brother, he's waiting for you." Consoling Abigail

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

Dorothy felt a heavy weight

kind that could wash away her sorrows and clear the

until darkness enveloped the room, Dorothy

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

Everett with something?" Dorothy went straight to the

need to mince words

talking about? I

good friend. And now you want to be the wedge between Everett

Quincy laughed, "Do