The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 1409

Everett was sweating bullets, chasing his tail around more than Langston needed to utter a single word to be effective.

But thankfully, Abigail had stopped crying.

Dorothy nudged Everett and shot him a knowing look.

They left the hospital room, one after the other, and sat down on a bench in the corridor outside.

"Let the siblings sort it out themselves," she said.

Everett nodded, draping an arm around Dorothy's shoulders. "You've really done a fantastic job with both Abigail and Langston," he acknowledged.

Even in his absence, the siblings had turned out pretty great. Abigail, though a bit of a crybaby, had a heart of gold and was as pure as they come. Langston, on the other hand, might have been a bit aloof, his mind always on his computer, but he was mature for his age, had a strong moral compass, and knew right from wrong.

Initially, Langston had set out to confront his father, the so-called "deadbeat dad," but quickly pulled back when he realized something was off.

can't take all the credit," Dorothy leaned into him, sighing. "Karen and Kenneth played a big part too. Most of the

felt she owed it

your positive influence, they might have ended up harboring a lot

despise the parent they don't live with,

gritty details of their fallout with Abigail and Langston. Painting their father in a negative light

heads with hate. Besides, none of this mess was

get-go, Dorothy never intended to blame Everett. She knew well how

"Besides, Everett, don't

the kids.

about who truly

l.ne

you without hesitation because they saw how much

done for them."

rush home to tuck them into bed, ensuring they were well-fed and well-cared

father made it no surprise that

done enough. There's so much more I wish I could make up