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.

over this either! You don't want to see me, and I've kept my distance. This was really just Abigail saying

have

Everett hung

Abigail was obviously more confused, standing still for a long moment before bursting into tears. "Mommy! Did daddy get mad? Did Abigail do something wrong? Does daddy not want me

not it! Daddy's just been in a bad mood lately, remember what mommy told you? Now, stop crying and go play with your

held her until the night fell, and Abigail

outside, Dorothy felt a heavy

the kind that could wash away

enveloped the room, Dorothy reached for her phone and

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

you threaten Everett with something?" Dorothy went straight

need to

talking about? I

doctor, a good friend.

brief pause, Quincy laughed, "Do