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.

her. Everyone loves

on yourself. I'm not upset, just focus on getting better.] This time, Kenneth didn't reply

glanced at Everett and chose to convert the voice to

won't listen! I know the truth; it was because I missed the kids.] Dorothy grasped this even more profoundly. She was fully aware

sent

to convert it, she accidentally hit play due to its

hoarse but still tender, filled the

Dorothy wished she could

up, she could feel Everett's gaze piercing through her, as if her head was about to

you," prompting his response of, "I miss you too." "Uh, I..." Before Dorothy could get the

thought he was coming over to her, Everett abruptly turned and

minute, the sound of the

was taking a 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, his

hear it." Dorothy was at a loss for