The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 1419

Was it Everett's guiding hand that made everything run so smoothly at Trust-E? No one could say for sure, but their projects were sailing through without much of a hitch. Even the minor hiccups were quickly resolved. Dorothy had been worried about not spending enough time with Langston, but now she was managing to get home early almost every day.

"Mommy, look! I made a crown for my brother!"

The moment Abigail was picked up from school and stepped through the door, she was all excited, showing off her creation.

Langston, who had been lounging on the couch with his laptop, looked as if he'd rather be anywhere else.

"I'm a boy, I don't need a crown."

"But I made it super pretty! Look, brother!"

Abigail, undeterred, placed the paper crown she was holding into his hands, her face full of hope.

"...Who writes 'get well soon, legs' on a crown?" Langston couldn't help but comment, but he still placed the crown on his head to humor her.

fruit, caught the sight of her son's half-amused, half-exasperated expression, so

who could

the only one who could handle

one for him too!" Abigail, seeing her

not sure, honey. He's still busy at work, but he might be back

pouted, "Daddy hasn't played

lot of people. They all rely on him to make money. Just wait a bit longer, and when he's

didn't want to always be on the receiving end. Knowing he was busy, she

talking, the sound of a car pulling up outside could be

immediately turned their attention towards the

soon enough, Everett appeared in the foyer, holding a small cakez and some toys, still dressed in his impeccably tailored

soon as he stepped through the door, he transformed into the

both jarring and

"Daddy!"

arms wide open

arm, scooped her up and walked over to Dorothy, "Did you feel