The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

When Everett heard what was said, he visibly paused, a moment of silence hanging between them. Dorothy was about to speak when he cut her off.

"Dorothy."

"I'm here."

"Did you have the kid call me?"

Confused by Everett's question, Dorothy started to explain, "It was Abigail who said she-”

"Have you had enough?" Everett interrupted her sharply, "You know my mom just passed, and all I've been doing is either being at the office or the funeral home, and you still have Abigail call me? What are you trying to pull?"

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"Dorothy, can't I even spend time mourning my mother?"

"That's not what I meant!"

"Then what did you mean?"

Dorothy was taken aback by his interpretation, but before she could explain, he wouldn't listen.

either! You don't want

I don't have time

Everett hung

confused, standing still for a long moment before bursting into tears. "Mommy! Did daddy get mad?

that's not it! Daddy's just been in a bad mood lately, remember what mommy told you? Now, stop crying and go play with your brother, he's

choice, Dorothy held her until the night fell, and Abigail finally calmed down, her

Dorothy felt a

could wash away her sorrows and

until darkness enveloped the room, Dorothy reached for her

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

you threaten Everett with something?" Dorothy

need to mince

you talking about?

used to think you were an honorable doctor, a good friend. And now

Quincy laughed, "Do you even hear