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

just you. The entire Lopez Corporation walked on eggshells around him. Cross the boss, and you'd be in

piqued, "Tonight, with both you and the baby celebrating a month... Mr. Lopez must be

caught off guard by the sudden shift in topic. "He... well, he's managed to... cope on his

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

Karen winked.

between flying solo and the real deal.

into his own Kands, he's

at her friend's unchanging nature, "Karen,

as ever, Karen's mind wandered

desire are natural," Karen shrugged,

than to argue. Meanwhile, laughter from

Felicity was toddling behind

best to join in the play with him and Abigail. Mimicking laughter

much Felicity