The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy picked up Abigail and Langston from school, immediately checking their foreheads for any signs of fever. Relieved to find them normal, they headed back to their cozy home in Bay Residence. Abigail was thrilled about getting the afternoon off, but Langston seemed a bit off.

On their way home, Langston kept glancing at Dorothy, concern etched on his young face. It wasn't until they were safely inside their home that he tugged at her sleeve and asked, "Mommy, why are you crying?"

Dorothy bent down, brushing her son's cheek with a gentle hand, "I'm not crying, sweetheart. Just got something in my eye.'

Langston frowned, "That excuse is kind of overused."

"Did someone at work make you upset?"

"Of course not!" Dorothy chuckled, trying to keep the mood light. "Your dad is at the company, who would dare upset me?"

accept her explanation

your teacher call me, though? You and Abigail

in, "Unwell? I feel

his sister aside and confessed, "We coughed a bit, and the teacher called you!" Turns out, Kevin had advised Langston to fake

a sore throat? Or a cold?" Dorothy asked, concern creasing her brow. "I think we

insisted, dragging his sister back to their room

but before she could ponder further, her phone rang. It was Karen, with news that her cousin Kenneth had been in an accident and was now hospitalized. Without hesitation, Dorothy knew she had to

from crying. The news that Kenneth might have to undergo amputation was a shock to

words laced with anger and grief. Dorothy tried to calm her, knowing that blaming anyone wasn't going to