The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 1727

Dorothy was out of options. She could only pull out the same old excuse, over and over again. But honestly, even the best excuse wears thin if you use it too many times.

Everett wasn't buying it. "You're old and I'm young? Give me a break. I remember every single year!"

With a sigh, Dorothy switched tactics. She grabbed Everett's hand, giving it a playful shake and turned on her best puppy-dog eyes. "Come on, babe, we've been together forever. Married all these years, barely spent a day apart. Are you really gonna get mad at me over something like this? You want me to feel all guilty and miserable?"

Everett shot her a look.

Clearly, that routine worked on him.

With a reluctant but fond smile, he pulled her into his arms and tapped her forehead with his finger. "I just worry you don't keep me in your heart anymore."

"Who else would I keep in my heart, huh?"

"Oh, please! Want me to list a few? Like Kenneth Nelson, Lane—”

"Okay, okay, time out!" Dorothy quickly stood on tiptoe, covering his mouth with

her hand. "That was years ago! You really remember all that?"

it. Everyone says women hold grudges, but Everett's

certain someone DMing me on WhatsApp, asking for a...picture, wasn't it?" Everett clicked his tongue

last word, shot right back, "Absolutely! After all these years, never got to see it. Maybe

"Don't you dare!"

of it." She grinned, her eyes crinkling at the corners. Sure, time had left its mark on Dorothy's face, but to Everett, she was still the girl who

arms. "Text your assistant. You're skipping work

look at you, Mr. Lopez! Married life's changed you. Work's not your number one priority anymore? And now you're dragging me along

lot more I want to drag you into.

rolled

earth was

...

Felicity hadn't put her phone down

should try to get some sleep," Miles said as he walked in, automatically reaching out to feel her forehead. "You're

I don't

about a

puke. Honestly, I feel better with an empty stomach Felicity looked up at him, then snuggled in, resting

question made Miles' heart