The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1032

Dorothy opened her mouth, feeling as though she'd been struck mute, unable to find her words.

Yes.

There was a time when she wished nothing more than for Amanda to perish, to meet an ill fate, to experience the agony of having loved ones still walking the earth while she could not.

But ever since Dorothy let go of her stubbornness, those thoughts had faded away.

It wasn't that she didn't harbor resentment towards Amanda anymore, but rather, she found it pointless. She believed in leaving the rest to the courts of law.

"Letting it all out might make you feel a bit better, so feel free to talk," Dorothy's voice was soft. "But, would you let me stay by your side? I promise, I won't say anything, won't do anything, just be there for you."

"I need some peace and quiet."

"Then I—"

"Dorothy, are you not getting it?"

His voice rose, the irritation clearly evident.

"I'll be at Bay Residence waiting for you."

What Dorothy really wanted to say was that she and the kids would be waiting for him at home, but she worried it might upset Everett even further.

Having lost her own mother, she knew all too well that pain, so no matter what Everett would say, she wouldn't get angry or blame him.

The call ended on Everett's end, leaving Dorothy with no choice but to leave the hospital with her phone in hand.

...

At the funeral home, Jonathan turned down everyone who called to offer their condolences.

He was simply too exhausted and too shaken to face reality, so... he decided to focus on taking care of the arrangements with his son.

Everett hadn't wanted Dorothy there, but he had called Jeffrey.

Upon hearing the news, Jeffrey donned a black suit and rushed to the funeral home.

"Everett..."

"Mm." The dark circles under Everett's eyes were a testament to his sleepless nights.

He stood silently against the wall, not much for talking.