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.

how I used to be petrified of just speaking to

The entire Lopez Corporation walked on eggshells around him. Cross the boss, and

way," Karen's curiosity piqued, "Tonight, with both you and the baby celebrating a

"He... well, he's managed

she'd spied; it was just that Everett's self-service had become somewhat frequent

the point," Karen winked.

the real deal.

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

at her friend's unchanging nature, "Karen, some things never change

mind

are natural,"

to argue. Meanwhile, laughter from the children

Felicity was toddling behind

and Abigail. Mimicking laughter without understanding the joke, Felicity's adoration for her brother

much Felicity