The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 1443

At their daughter's one-month celebration, Everett threw only a modest party.

He reasoned that a large crowd might increase the chance of germs, potentially putting their precious little girl at risk of falling ill.

"I'm feeling much better now, just a bit cooped up. I'd love some fresh air."

"Give me a sec," he replied, about to hand the baby over to the nanny. "I'll join you in a jiffy."

But before he could do so, Karen chimed in, "Auntie Karen's right here with Dorothy, Mr. Lopez. You go on and sort things out with Jeffrey. We'll have a good old catch-up."

He hesitated, stealing a glance at Dorothy. Only after seeing her nod did Everett softly add, "If anything feels off, come get me straight away."

"Don't you worry!"

Watching Everett check over his shoulder as he left, Karen couldn't help but laugh. "Who would've thought? The once aloof and lofty Mr. Lopez is now completely transformed! Is this what they call... character development?" Everyone knew of Everett's chilly demeanor - infamous, except when it came to Dorothy.

chuckled, agreeing. "Remember how I used

smirked. "Not just you. The entire Lopez Corporation walked on eggshells around

the way," Karen's curiosity piqued, "Tonight, with both you and the baby celebrating a month... Mr. Lopez must be

topic. "He... well, he's managed to... cope on his

it was just that Everett's self-service had become somewhat

Karen winked.

and the real deal. No matter

into his own Kands, he's still gonna crave the

"Karen, some things never

mind wandered to risqué

and desire are natural," Karen shrugged,

better than to argue. Meanwhile, laughter from the

Felicity was toddling behind

him and Abigail. Mimicking laughter without understanding

how much Felicity