The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 1723

She shot the question right back at him, her gaze steady, not a hint of hesitation. Aurora never saw the point in dodging anything with Craig-not anymore.

After all, she wasn't the one at fault when they split up.

Craig hadn't expected her to turn the tables like that, so he just stood there, awkward and silent.

If his secretary saw him like this, she'd probably be floored. Normally, Craig was the strong, silent type. He'd rather eat cold leftovers for a week than waste words on small talk. He had a handsome face, that was for sure, but he always seemed distant, almost chilly.

But now, he just looked lost.

"Did you get the tire changed?" Aurora finally asked, her voice cool, making it clear she didn't want to draw this out any longer. "Thanks. How much do I owe you for swapping the spare? I'll Venmo you."

"Aurora, I just... I came because I was worried about you." Craig tried.

"Well," she shrugged, "you don't have to worry. I'm fine."

He fell silent again.

Aurora pulled out her phone and sent him a thousand bucks on WhatsApp, then looked up. "Thanks for coming out. Normally, changing a tire costs, what, a hundred? But it's pouring, you drove out here in a Mercedes, probably burned a ton of gas, so I sent you a thousand. That should cover it."

detached as if she were talking to

didn't give Craig even half

a guy who was never good with

"I—"

I'd appreciate it if

light had been

That was it.

They were divorced.

face. She just deleted his

rain. His grip loosened, and the umbrella he'd been holding caught the wind and

rain soaked through

he

had her once, and didn't take care of her the way he should have. Now,

He had it coming.

up Felicity, she was so pale from throwing up she looked

obvious she had

and carried her to

brought the SUV, not his usual sports car,

straight to the hospital," he said, his tone