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.

upset, and I'm not feeling any joy or happiness over this either! You don't want to see me,

have

that, Everett hung

change of tone felt foreign to Dorothy, 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 get mad? Did Abigail do something

a bad mood lately, remember what mommy told you? Now, stop crying and go play with your brother, he's

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

a

could

enveloped the room,

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

you threaten Everett with something?" Dorothy

need to mince words with

you talking about? I don't

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

laughed, "Do you even hear