The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 37

Dorothy knew all too well the grudge her mom had been holding onto for years.

Did she harbor resentment herself? Hell yeah, she did! Her dad had sneakily shifted assets and used emotional abuse to drive her mom to suicide. Their world came crashing down overnight. She was young then. She cried and begged her dad not to leave, but he didn’t even spare her a glance.

While other kids were in school studying, she had to work for money. She washed dishes and scrubbed toilets every day. She had no idea what a vacation felt like. While other kids were sleeping, she was studying. That was the only time she could squeeze in some study time in her cramped room.

She was pissed too.

But more than anything, she wished her mom was alive. At least in this cold, uncaring world, she would have a relative by her side.

"I'll look into this, Mom. If you don't want to see the mistress success, don't let it get to you." Dorothy tucked her mom in, gently patting her hand. "Mom, you're all I have."

"Alright, Dorothy. For you, I want to live too."

After calming her mom down and waiting for her to fall asleep, Dorothy finally took a breather in the hospital corridor.

She suddenly felt like having a smoke, wondering if it really could help relieve stress.

As Dorothy was about to ask about the investigation results, her phone rang. It was Everett.

She checked the time. It was already 7p.m.

"Where are you?"

"At the hospital." Dorothy's voice was hoarse.

There was a pause on the other end. "Wait for me."

"Hey, there's no need… Everett!"

Before she could finish, he hung up.

Dorothy didn't want to keep being a nuisance to Everett. He had already given her so much support in her career. How was she supposed to repay him for all this?

Everett arrived quickly. Just as she was informed that the cleaner was not a hospital employee but someone who had stolen a uniform, he was already standing behind her.

Dorothy fell silent.

Eventually, Everett bought her a bowl of porridge nearby and stayed with her throughout the police investigation.

She heard Everett's phone ring over and over again. She guessed there must be an emergency on his end. He stepped out several times, but each time she thought he was going to leave, he returned.

"I can handle this on my own."

"Dorothy, we're already registered."

He stated it calmly, as if stating a fact.

"But…"

"You’re not fine. You're just putting up a brave front."