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 don't want to see me, and I've kept my distance. This

have time

that, Everett

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

what mommy told you? Now, stop crying and go

choice, Dorothy held her until the night fell, and Abigail finally calmed down, her sobs subsiding as she went

outside, Dorothy felt a heavy weight in her

wished for a rainstorm, the kind that could wash away her sorrows and clear the

darkness enveloped the room, Dorothy reached for her phone and dialed Quincy's

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

you threaten Everett with something?" Dorothy went straight to the

no need to

you talking

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

laughed,