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.

why Kenneth's parents had pushed Karen to call her. Everyone loves their children, and seeing their

just focus on getting better.] This time, Kenneth didn't reply

chose to

because of you, but no matter what I say, they won't listen! I know the truth; it was because I missed the

he sent another voice message, this one

attempt to convert it, she accidentally hit

but

you too." Dorothy wished

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

words, "I miss you too," carried an unexpectedly intimate undertone. It almost implied that her prior message must have been, "I miss you," prompting his

she thought he was coming over to her, Everett abruptly turned and entered the bathroom, shutting

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

to hear it." Dorothy was at a loss