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.

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

I don't have time for

Everett hung

before. Abigail was obviously more confused, standing still for a long moment before bursting into tears. "Mommy! Did daddy get mad? Did Abigail do something wrong? Does daddy not

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

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

a

rainstorm, the kind that could wash away her

until darkness enveloped the room, Dorothy reached for her phone and dialed

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

threaten Everett with something?" Dorothy went straight to

to mince words with

you talking about? I don't

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

brief pause, Quincy laughed, "Do you even hear