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 before

or happiness over this either! You don't want to see me, and

don't have

Everett hung

for a long moment before bursting into tears. "Mommy! Did daddy get mad? Did Abigail do something wrong? Does daddy not want me

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." Consoling Abigail wasn't easy; she continued to sob in

night fell, and Abigail finally

felt a heavy weight in

a rainstorm, the kind that could wash away

enveloped the room, Dorothy reached for her phone and dialed Quincy's

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

Everett with something?" Dorothy went straight to

need to

talking about?

honorable doctor, a good friend. And now

Quincy laughed,