The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1055

At that moment, guilt completely engulfed Dorothy's heart.

She had been too stubborn in the past, fixated on the idea that she must clear her mother's name, without giving much thought to anything else.

As Abigail and Langston grew older and wiser by the day, their understanding of what home meant became increasingly clear.

Was Everett the only one with regrets in his heart?

Dorothy was the one who should feel the most regret! Her children should have been by her side, enjoying a life with their mother. Yet, because she was busy collecting evidence and hiding their whereabouts, she had left Langston abroad and entrusted Abigail to Karen.

Aside from giving birth to them, she had done too little for her children.

Even after Everett took over their care, he had spent more time with them than she had.

Watching Abigail and Langston return to their rooms, Dorothy remained lost in her thoughts, sitting alone on the couch for a long time...

Until she suddenly remembered that Everett had promised to come home today.

That was what Abigail and Langston were most looking forward to.

But Dorothy waited and waited, and there was still no sign of Everett returning.

Seeing that it was nearly bedtime for the kids, she couldn't wait any longer and decided to give Everett a call.

The first call went unanswered.

A bad feeling started to form in her heart, prompting her to call a second time.

Thankfully, Everett picked up this time.

"What's up?"

His voice was cold, just like how he talked to others at work.

Dorothy wasn't used to it, but she understood.

What good mood could Everett possibly be in at this time?

"You... promised Abigail and Langston that you'd come home today. They're waiting for you."

After a pause, Everett replied, "Got held up with work at the office, I'll be back soon."

"Okay."

Hanging up the phone, Dorothy felt her heart sink.

She knew Everett was lying.

His company account had been offline for quite a while, indicating he wasn't at the office! So, why did he say he was delayed because of work?

Everett lifted his daughter into his arms, his gaze falling on Dorothy.

She walked over with a gentle smile, "Let me take your coat."

"Uh-huh."

Everett let her help him out of his suit jacket and then put on slippers to play with the kids.

The heavy weight in Dorothy's heart finally lifted, listening to the chatter of Abigail and Langston, and to Everett's deep, yet warm voice. This was what home felt like.

She took the coat, intending to take it for cleaning.

But after only a few steps...

Dorothy sensed something was off.

She brought the coat closer to her nose for a sniff.

It was the scent of perfume.

Quincy's perfume!

At least, she had never smelled this scent on anyone else.