The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

When it's your time, there's no coming back. No do-overs, even if your heart aches with regret.

"Alright," Everett replied, his tone subdued, clearly not in the mood for conversation.

Dorothy didn't press him further. After hanging up, she texted Kevin, asking him to drop off sextra clothes for Everett at the hospital. The emergency room's chill could seep into your bones, necessitating layers more than usual.

Everett didn't chthat night.

Dorothy ended up crashing on the couch until the early hours.

The next morning, she was jolted awake by the doorbell - Kevin had cto take Abigail and Langston to school.

sleep

this, Kevin," she said as

this morning, so I won't be back at the office. Callif you need anything! And... if there's any news from Everett at the hospital, could you letknow?" Dorothy knew it was a big ask for Kevin,

as ever, caught on immediately and

the clothes yesterday, and he knew it was you

Dorothy quickly got ready and headed to

and coupled with the lack of sleep, she found her concentration slipping. She almost messed up filing sdocuments, catching the mistake

the concern in his voice, the epitof a "dad boyfriend." Just as Dorothy was about to reply, someone called out her

jeans giving off a fresh, collegiate vibe, as harmless as a kitten. Normally, Dorothy would greet her warmly. After all, Quincy had saved Everett's life, not once but twice, and one of those times, it was Dorothy's fault he was in danger!