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.

happiness over this either! You don't want

I don't have

that, Everett

standing still for a long moment before bursting into tears. "Mommy!

it! Daddy's just been in a bad mood lately, remember what mommy told you? Now, stop crying and

no other choice, Dorothy held her until the night fell, and Abigail finally calmed

a heavy weight in her

that could wash

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

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

threaten Everett with something?" Dorothy went straight

need to

you talking about?

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

Quincy laughed, "Do you