The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1003

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"Dorothy, you should delete Quincy's number from your phone."

He didn't answer her question but instead offered a straightforward solution.

"Why should I?"

"It'll stop you from overthinking," Everett said, gently stroking her hair. "Sweetheart, have you decided where we're going for our date?"

With just a few words, he had labeled Dorothy as an overthinker.

It was as though pursuing the matter further would only show her lack of understanding.

Dorothy looked at Everett, sighed softly after a long pause.

"Everett, I feel like I'm not even myself anymore."

"Oh?"

"Sorry, please don't think I'm overly suspicious, okay? It's not that I don't trust you, it's just... I'm afraid of losing what we have." Dorothy ended up blaming herself for everything.

She thought she was being too sensitive.

Everett had repeatedly assured her he would never choose Quincy over her, his disdain for Quincy evident in his eyes. Yet here she was, questioning him over and over again, which surely wasn't right.

After all, the only reason he had any contact with Quincy now was because of her own insecurities.

Everett stood up straight, avoiding Dorothy's gaze as if unsure how to face her.

He seemed to prefer her making a scene rather than apologizing.

What did Dorothy have to apologize for?

...

"She's been in the hospital recently, just got through a tough patch." Dorothy stated calmly, "I used to insist that she must be punished by law, that she must face sentencing, but now... I don't have so many demands anymore, Ephraim. Just do your best."

"Ah?" Ephraim was momentarily stunned, "You're not..."

"She killed my mother. I hate her, wish I could avenge my mother myself. But I can't bring myself to be as ruthless as she was. Since I chose the path of litigation, I'll accept whatever the outcome."

Dorothy had struggled immensely during her most obsessive period.

She couldn't forgive herself, haunted daily by the same thoughts! But ultimately, the only person the obsession was hurting was herself.

Now, it wasn't about letting Amanda off the hook; it was more about Dorothy allowing herself to move on.

There has to be a new beginning, right?

"That's great to hear! Ms. Sanchez, I'm relieved you feel this way! Honestly, with Heather facing the maximum penalty, you've essentially avenged your mother. The other defendant, she was indeed misled, though her actions are still condemnable."

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