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.

Dorothy leaned into him, sighing. "Karen and Kenneth played a big part too. Most of the time, I was just obsessed with making more money,

felt she owed

influence, they might have ended up harboring a

despise the parent they don't live with, influenced by the bitterness

Painting their father in a negative light would have made

to fill their heads with hate. Besides, none of

blame Everett. She knew well how good

"Besides, Everett, don't

the kids. They're

about who truly

l.ne

Langston accepted you without hesitation

done for them."

busy schedule, Everett always made time for the kids. He'd rush home to tuck them into bed, ensuring they were well-fed

made it no surprise

done enough. There's so much more I wish I