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.

fact, she could even understand why Kenneth's parents had pushed Karen to call her. Everyone loves their children, and seeing their son like this, his parents must be hurting

back: [Kenneth, don’t be so hard on yourself. I'm not upset, just focus on getting better.] This time,

chose to convert the voice

no matter what I say, they won't listen! I know the truth; it was because I missed the kids.] Dorothy

reply, he sent another voice

to convert it, she accidentally hit play due to

but still

Dorothy wished she could

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

must have been, "I miss you," prompting his response of, "I miss you too." "Uh, I..." Before Dorothy could get the words out, Everett

was coming over to her, Everett abruptly turned

less than half a 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

of my business. I don't want to hear it." Dorothy was