The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 1494

Craig had been around the block enough times to know what "just for fun" meant when he heard it.

"No can do, I'm broke."

"Dude, my treat!"

Craig gave a half-snort, half-laugh, his ruggedly handsome face lifting in a smirk, "Even then, no thanks. Catching something would still cost me, and I'm flat out." "Man, how do you even hold out?"

"Beat. Heading home to crash." He clapped Carl on the shoulder as he turned to leave, "Take it easy, yeah? We've got that long haul job the day after tomorrow." With that, Craig waved off and strode away from the warehouse.

His rented place wasn't too far, just a ten-minute walk.

Unlocking the door, he stepped inside, peeled off his T-shirt, and pushed open the bathroom door-

The towels were neatly laid out.

Next to them, the shampoo and shower gel, both camellia-scented.

Classic Aurora, she'd always said she loved the smell of camellias.

His brows knitted together as Craig paused, withdrawing from the bathroom to check his phone.

The messaging app showed six unread texts.

All from Aurora during the day...

breakup! Craig,

at your doorstep. Open up! Even if we're breaking up, you owe me a proper

to tell you about my background, but it wasn't on purpose! I never meant to play you; I just... I didn't know how

who you are or

He scrolled further.

No recent messages.

WhatsApp, no

at the highway exit today, Aurora hadn't reached out

deeper, her words echoing in

never contact you again! I'll get myself married

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