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

have time for

that, Everett

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

sweetie, that's not it! Daddy's just been in a bad mood lately, remember what mommy told you? Now, stop crying

with no other choice, Dorothy held her until the night fell, and Abigail finally calmed down, her sobs subsiding as she

outside, Dorothy felt a

for a rainstorm, the kind that could

the couch until darkness enveloped the room, Dorothy reached for her

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

something?" Dorothy

need to

talking about? I don't

were an honorable doctor, a good friend.

brief pause, Quincy laughed, "Do you even