The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Hmm?" Quincy blinked while a hint of confusion crossed his face, "I'm not a pediatrician, so I don't have much to do with kids.

And with my busy schedule, there's hardly any time for parties or social events. But you know, I do have a soft spot for well- behaved kids." She flopped down on the other end of the park bench, eyeing Dorothy curiously, "So why the sudden interest in my thoughts on children?" "Oh, it's nothing. I just think someone with your patience would be great with the little ones.” "As a doctor, you've gotta have patience, right? If a patient is feeling ill or hurt, they're naturally in a bad mood. If I were to add to that by being grumpy or short-tempered, it could mess with their healing vibes!" It was clear to Dorothy that Quincy truly loved her job as a doctor.

She wasn't just going through the motions for a paycheck.

Thinking it over, with her social standing and family background, if she didn't have a genuine passion for medicine, she could have picked a much easier path. Choosing the grueling life of a doctor must be out of love for the profession.

Quincy's life was surely different from her own. She had to deal with life's compromises, unable to follow her heart's desires.

"So, Dr. Quincy, have you never fallen for someone? I mean, romantically?" Dorothy felt a bit presumptuous asking such a personal question, given they weren't exactly close. She hesitated before speaking, but her curiosity won out in the end.

been one or two, but it never went anywhere. Plus, I

complexity, and then she turned to Dorothy, saying, "Someone like Mr. Lopez, I suppose.”

thought, Quincy didn't notice Dorothy's reaction. She continued, "I like someone who's faithful, respects women, and has a strong sense of responsibility. Watching you and Mr. Lopez together these past few days actually sparked the idea of getting a boyfriend in my mind!" "Everett... he certainly ticks all those

just that. He's handsome, comes from a good family, and he treats you so well!" Quincy patted her shoulder. "Ms. Sanchez, you're a lucky lady!" Dorothy remained

two can make it last, no fighting, no splitting up. Don't shatter the romantic

knew she

He was merely a standard of the

Quincy that day, she wouldn't have asked these questions.

set Quincy up with Everett? Jonathan already seemed keen on the idea, and Quincy met all of Amanda's criteria. When