The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Once everything settles down, I'll think about it."

Right now, Dorothy felt like her mind and heart were in a total whirlwind - not the best state to figure things out.

It was like the decision to move abroad; she hadn't fully considered how the kids would feel about it. If it hadn't been for Everett's reminder, she might have stubbornly gone through with it without a second thought.

After giving it some reflection, she realized Everett was right. She needed to respect the wishes of her two children, Abigail and Langston, instead of just bulldozing ahead with what she wanted.

But still...

His level-headedness kind of irked her.

In such a tumultuous time, Everett's ability to stay calm and think things through clearly was a bitter reminder to Dorothy that maybe his feelings had changed.

The Sanchez family didn't have much stuff at Bay Residence, but Abigail and Langston had quite a bit.

So, when she was house-hunting, a place with ample storage was a must.

Luckily, with Karen's help, Dorothy found just the perfect spot quickly enough.

was going smoothly, so much so that Dorothy wondered if someone was secretly lending her a

being moved out of

be there for her

the past, she might have thought Everett, considering he had helped before. But now, it was clear

why don't I stay with you for a while?" Karen broached, her mind racing with concern. This wasn't the time to let her best friend be all by herself, especially knowing Dorothy's tendency to keep her sorrows to herself. She might just break down the moment Karen

too well, just like

pat on

doesn't reach your eyes,"

then

But I've come to terms with it. We've reached this point, and no amount of my crying or fussing will change the outcome. Better to accept it sooner rather than

before asking the

still love

wry smile,

could she just stop