The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 1732

Craig had always been the quiet type-never the first to jump into a conversation, and definitely not the guy to make a big scene.

But ever since his career started to finally take off, he found himself surrounded by all kinds of women. Some were subtle, some were bold, but they just kept coming.

And it wasn't just the women. Old friends, former coworkers, even new business partners-once they learned he was divorced, they'd always try to set him up.

If it was just a friend, it was easy enough to brush off. But sometimes, they'd go as far as introducing their own sisters. That's when things got really awkward for Craig.

So, he started telling everyone he already had a girlfriend. One simple lie, and it saved him a world of headaches-no more coming up with excuses or trying to politely decline.

Aurora hadn't expected any of this. To her, it made sense that after being divorced for so long, Craig might want to start dating again.

"Before I met you, marriage wasn't even on my radar," Craig said quietly, avoiding her gaze. "I was just a broke guy with a sick mom. I figured nobody deserved to get stuck with me, so I never even thought about settling down. You know that."

Aurora remembered how long she'd chased after Craig, convincing him to even give things a shot together.

harder, save up, maybe get us a little house or apartment-something real. If

then I found out you were from the Lopez family... and, well, I started feeling like I'd never be

Craig was a mess. The decision to break up had cost him countless

their split, talking about it left Aurora with a tangled mess of feelings she couldn't

turned away, not meeting his eyes. "The past is the past, Craig. There's no point

know I messed

voice calm but firm. "That

held on for as long as she could, burning through every last ounce of hope before finally

between them now, no matter how much they talked

he could

not seriously thinking we'd get back together, are

my life, it's none of your business anymore. You're my ex-husband. That's

He fell silent.

like I said when we divorced, I'll never keep you from seeing your son. You'll@lways be his dad, and nothing

figured she'd done her part as an ex-wife-never bad-mouthing Craig to anyone, not even when her friends