The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1065

For over a decade, whenever Everett even hinted at giving up, there was always a line of women ready to step up to the plate. Dorothy believed that a single Quincy wasn't enough to shake the solid foundation she had built with Everett. If Quincy could so easily take her place, then... Well, Dorothy hadn't even let that thought cross her mind. She couldn't fathom what it would be like if Everett truly left her!

"Alright, but you better tell me if something's up! Don't you dare keep it to yourself," Karen said, knowing all too well Dorothy's tendency to bottle things up. Suffering in silence was Dorothy's MO.

"Okay."

After hanging up, Dorothy leaned on the armrest of her couch, replaying every moment she and Everett had shared. Each memory was a testament to how deeply he loved her. How could he possibly get tangled up with Quincy?

...

Once the call ended, Karen couldn't help but dwell on their conversation. Dorothy had made her promise not to confront Jeffrey directly, so she had to be a bit more covert in her approach.

"You haven't been going to the office much lately."

Karen pushed open the door to the kids' room, finding Jeffrey cradling their daughter. Having a precious daughter had practically turned him into a stay-at-home dad!

"With the office being slow, why bother going in?" Jeffrey looked up at his wife, raising an eyebrow, "What's up?"

"Nothing much." Karen sat on the bed, giving him a sidelong glance, "Everett's mom passed away, he should be swamped, right?"

"Yeah, he was always busy, but now he's literally running off his feet."

"So busy he hasn't had time to return to Bay Residence."

At Karen's words, Jeffrey instantly turned to her. Something about that statement... didn't sit right.

"Are you keeping something from me?" Karen narrowed her eyes, "Just so you know, if you dare lie to me, you'll have me to answer to! Dorothy is my best friend, and I won't let her get hurt! If Everett has done something to wrong her, and you know but don't tell me, citing some bro code, you better believe I'll consider divorce."

Jeffrey was inwardly shaken. But he had to keep his lips sealed for his buddy's sake. Everett had already sacrificed so much; he couldn't let things fall apart because of him.

"Does Quincy contact Everett privately?"

Karen figured if she was asking, she might as well get the whole picture.

Jeffrey shook his head quickly, "Don't know."

"Bull! How could you not know? Does Quincy like Everett or not?"