The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy stepped into the room, clutching her clothes, and headed for the bathroom to change.

She had felt a sudden awkwardness, wanting to say something to him, yet uncertain about what words would be fitting.

Emerging from the bathroom, she found Everett still engrossed in his work.

Resuming her usual routine, Dorothy settled onto the couch to quietly observe Everett at his office tasks.

The ping of a WhatsApp notification interrupted her gaze.

Looking down, she saw a message from Kenneth.

[Sorry Dorothy, I'm just not in the mood to eat. It has nothing to do with you! I didn't expect my parents to hassle Karen into calling you, sorry for the disturbance. Don't be mad.] Dorothy could almost see the anxious expression on Kenneth's face as he typed.

But she wasn't mad.

Karen to call her. Everyone loves their

not upset, just focus on getting better.]

Everett and chose to convert the

say, they won't listen! I know the truth; it was because I missed the kids.] Dorothy grasped this even more

reply, he sent another voice message,

convert it, she

a bit hoarse but still tender, filled the spacious

wished she could throw

she could feel Everett's gaze piercing through her, as if

carried an unexpectedly intimate undertone. It almost implied that her prior message must have been, "I miss you," prompting his response of, "I miss you too." "Uh, I..." Before Dorothy could get the

over to her, Everett abruptly turned

minute, the

shower! But he hadn't even heard her explanation! Dorothy quickly slipped on her slippers and approached the bathroom door, calling out, "Everett, that voice message isn't what you think!" The sound of water continued unabated, and after a long pause,

of my business. I don't want to hear it." Dorothy was at a loss for words, his aloof tone making her feel somewhat