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."

as detached as if she were talking to

didn't give Craig

a guy who was never good with words,

"I—"

I'd appreciate it

words snuffed out whatever light had been

That was it.

They were divorced.

his face. She just deleted his chat, started her

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

stood there alone as the rain soaked through his shirt, clinging

knew he

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

He had it coming.

time Miles picked up Felicity, she was so pale from throwing up

play it cool, but it was obvious she had nothing

didn't hesitate. He scooped her up and carried her to the car,

car, so she could lie

he said, his tone brooking no