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.

over this either! You don't want to see me, and I've kept my distance. This was really

I don't have time for

Everett

Abigail was obviously more confused, standing still for a long moment before

what mommy told you? Now, stop crying and go play with your brother, he's waiting for

her until the night fell, and Abigail finally calmed down, her sobs subsiding as

a heavy weight

wished for a rainstorm, the kind that could wash away her sorrows

the couch until darkness enveloped the room,

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

with something?" Dorothy went straight to the

need to mince words with

are you talking

you were an honorable doctor, a good friend. And now you want to be the wedge

Quincy laughed, "Do you even