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 before she could explain, he

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

I don't have time for

that, Everett

more confused, standing still for a long moment before bursting into tears. "Mommy! Did daddy get mad? Did Abigail do

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

with no other choice, Dorothy held her until the night fell, and Abigail finally calmed down, her sobs subsiding as she

a heavy weight

could wash

enveloped the room, Dorothy reached for

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

with something?" Dorothy went

felt no need to

you talking

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

a brief pause, Quincy laughed, "Do you even hear