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?"

his interpretation, but before she could explain, he

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

I don't have

that, Everett hung

confused, standing still for

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

fell, and Abigail finally calmed down, her

felt a heavy

the kind that could wash away her

room, Dorothy

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

you threaten Everett with something?" Dorothy went

to mince words with

talking

were an honorable doctor, a good friend. And now you want to be the wedge between Everett

brief pause, Quincy laughed, "Do you