The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Everett was sweating bullets, chasing his tail around more than Langston needed to utter a single word to be effective.

But thankfully, Abigail had stopped crying.

Dorothy nudged Everett and shot him a knowing look.

They left the hospital room, one after the other, and sat down on a bench in the corridor outside.

"Let the siblings sort it out themselves," she said.

Everett nodded, draping an arm around Dorothy's shoulders. "You've really done a fantastic job with both Abigail and Langston," he acknowledged.

Even in his absence, the siblings had turned out pretty great. Abigail, though a bit of a crybaby, had a heart of gold and was as pure as they come. Langston, on the other hand, might have been a bit aloof, his mind always on his computer, but he was mature for his age, had a strong moral compass, and knew right from wrong.

his father, the so-called "deadbeat dad," but quickly pulled back

big part too. Most of

always felt she owed it to

positive influence, they might have ended up

often grow to despise the parent they don't live with,

their fallout with Abigail and Langston. Painting their father in a negative light would have made it nearly impossible for Everett to mend the

with hate. Besides, none of

get-go, Dorothy never intended to blame Everett. She knew well how

underestimate the kids. They're very perceptive about who truly cares for them. Abigail and Langston

rush home to tuck them into bed, ensuring they were

from their father made it no surprise that Abigail and Langston welcomed

enough. There's so much more I wish I could