The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"I've got money, get her a doctor, the best damn doctor you can find! Go!"

Everett clenched his teeth, holding back the tears that threatened to spill.

He knew this day was inevitable.

Ever since his mom started making those frequent trips to the ER, it felt like a countdown had begun on her life.

But when the moment actually arrived, he realized just how powerless humans are.

No matter if you're a CEO or an average Joe, when death stares you down, all you can do is cry or scream in despair. There's nothing you can do to turn back time, not even by a minute, not even by ten seconds.

Not even a chance to say goodbye.

Dorothy didn't know when she had fallen asleep.

It was only when Abigail and Langston had to leave for school that she woke up, realizing she was still on the couch.

"Mommy! Where's Daddy?"

Abigail was always the enthusiastic one, rushing to give her mommy a warm hug as soon as she saw her.

"Daddy's busy, sweetheart. You and your brother be good and head to school."

"Can we see him after school?"

"Maybe, but once Daddy's done with his work, he'll have time for you!" Dorothy said, patting her daughter's head before turning to Langston, "Look after your sister at school, okay?" "Yeah, I got it."

off, Dorothy went back to the couch and took

call Everett to

then she thought he might have been up all night.

to put the phone down, Ephraim's

"Ms. Sanchez."

"Yeah, what's up?"

got a call from the court clerk, saying...

go blank for a moment, then asked with a trembling voice, "Was

"No."

was Everett's

for a long moment, feeling as if she had been

the proceedings, likely sticking with the

Her voice was soft, "Thanks for everything. Let's leave it at

"Alright, understood."

Dorothy felt dizzy spells

worry about that now and quickly threw

she tried calling Everett several times, but no one answered. Finally, she had no choice

"Are you with Everett?"

Mr. Lopez isn't picking up his

"...Okay, thanks."