The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1039

She replied in such a way that Jeffrey was totally thrown off his game.

"You know about it?"

"Yeah, he told me. Dr. Quincy has been by his side... looking after him. Everett's dad and the Caldwell family go way back, and his mom was quite fond of Quincy too."

It seemed like, maybe Quincy was indeed better suited to be with Everett at this time.

Jeffrey furrowed his brow, driving in silence for a while before he couldn't help but ask again.

"Don't you ever suspect something between Everett and Dr. Quincy...?"

Dorothy shook her head, "No, I don't."

"Why not?"

"Because I know Everett's heart is with me," Dorothy lowered her lashes, her voice soft, "Everett and his mom had their differences, which were profound. I understand why he's hesitant to see me now, at a time when he's lost someone so close."

But it's okay. He'll come to accept his mother's passing, just like I had to.

Once everything settles, Dorothy believed he would still be the Everett who loved her.

"You can understand all that!" Jeffrey was genuinely impressed.

He knew he couldn't.

"What else can I do?" Dorothy looked up at him, "Cause a scene in front of Everett right now?"

"...”

"I know you've always felt like I don't love Everett enough, that our relationship is imbalanced, but... I've tried my best, I really have."

That was the most love she could possibly give.

Jeffrey was speechless for a moment, unable to find the words.

He had wanted to help Everett move on, to accelerate the end of their relationship so Quincy would quickly see the rift between Dorothy and Everett. But now, he found himself feeling sorry for Dorothy...

But.

Everett had it tough too.

...

Jeffrey returned to the hospital, finding Karen standing alone, her expression troubled.

There was still no news from Kenneth, but his girlfriend had shown up.

Eleanor stood quietly to the side, a clear handprint visible on her cheek.

No surprise there, it must have been Sienna's handiwork.

"Karen." Jeffrey walked over to Karen, instinctively protecting her.

Perhaps feeling supported, Karen again started lashing out at Eleanor.

"You said you had someone else in your heart, so how come you can't stand Kenneth having someone else in his?!"

Kenneth had mentioned this to her once before, saying he and Eleanor were a good match since they both had someone else in their hearts.

"After being with Kenneth for so long, do you really think I'm heartless, without a shred of feeling?" Eleanor was filled with grievances, "I've slept with him, lived with him, and yet, when he speaks up, it's Dorothy he calls for! Don't I have the right to feel something? Am I supposed to be just a stand-in for someone else?"