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.

please, calm down. I know you're upset, and I'm not feeling any joy or happiness over this either! You don't want to

don't have

Everett

something she had never experienced with him before. Abigail was obviously more confused, standing still for a long moment before bursting into tears. "Mommy! Did daddy

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; she continued to

until the night fell, and Abigail finally calmed down, her sobs subsiding as she went to play with

Dorothy felt a heavy weight in her

the kind that could

until darkness enveloped the room, Dorothy

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

you threaten Everett with something?" Dorothy

need to

you talking about? I

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

brief pause, Quincy laughed, "Do you even hear