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

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

at Everett and chose to convert the

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

she was about to reply, he sent another

she accidentally hit play due to its

but still

you too." Dorothy wished

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

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

Everett abruptly turned and entered the

a minute, the

door, calling out, "Everett, that voice message isn't what you think!"

want to hear it." Dorothy was at a loss for words, his