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.

calm down. I know you're upset, and I'm not feeling any joy or happiness over this either! You don't want to see me, and I've kept my distance. This was really just Abigail saying she

have time for

that, Everett hung

experienced with him before. Abigail was obviously more confused, standing still for a long moment before bursting into

bad mood lately, remember what mommy told you? Now, stop crying and go play with your brother, he's waiting for you." Consoling Abigail wasn't easy;

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

felt a heavy weight

kind that could wash away her

darkness enveloped the room, Dorothy reached for her phone and

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

threaten Everett with something?" Dorothy went straight to

felt no need to mince words with

are you talking about?

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

laughed, "Do you even