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.

parents had pushed Karen to call her. Everyone loves their children, and seeing their son like this, his

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

chose to convert the

what I say, they 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 another voice message,

attempt to convert it, she accidentally hit play

bit hoarse but still

wished she could throw her

gaze piercing through her,

message must have been, "I miss you," prompting his response of, "I miss you too." "Uh, I..." Before

over to her, Everett abruptly turned and entered the bathroom, shutting

than half a minute, the

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

was at a loss for words,