The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

As if to ensure no one doubted his word, he threw a knowing look at Everett.

"Right, Everett?"

But Everett just turned to Dorothy and said, "Believe me, there's nothing going on between us."

Silence.

And then laughter filled the room.

Finally, at Karen's insistence, Everett and Dorothy agreed to host a feast. They all went out for a hearty dinner that night.

It wasn't until they were on their way back to Bay Residence that Dorothy remembered about Perdita.

The day had been so full of twists and turns that she had completely forgotten about her.

Stealing a glance at Everett, who was driving, Dorothy cleared her throat softly.

"Um..."

"Your assistant, I've already had Kevin handle it. You had a day off today, and I didn't give her a hard time. Just had her sign a voluntary resignation."

Everett simply wanted to keep the day's good vibes going. He knew that no matter what he did, Perdita wouldn't be grateful. To prevent her from causing any trouble and upsetting Dorothy, he had Kevin escort her out of Eldorria City. She wouldn't find work in the city again, even if she chose to stay.

Of course, Everett kept these details from Dorothy.

She was pregnant, after all. No need to burden her with unnecessary people and problems.

"Everett, sometimes I swear you can read my mind! How do you always know exactly what I'm about to say?"

It wasn't the first time!

"Because I know you well enough. Are you satisfied with that answer?"

There's no such thing as mind-reading. It was simply Everett's ability to empathize deeply with Dorothy, to always consider her perspective, that made it seem so.

"Satisfied." Dorothy's cheeks flushed a soft pink as she lowered her gaze, "Honey."

The term of endearment nearly made Everett slam on the brakes. "What did you call me?"

"If you didn't hear, never mind."

She definitely wasn't going to repeat it.

Everett didn't press her. Instead, he smiled, "Tonight, after Abigail Langston have gone to bed,

call me that again."

He wanted to hear it properly, just once more!

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Not long after they arrived back at Bay Residence, Abigail and Langston returned from school, picked up by Kevin.

Abigail always rushed to her mother first thing upon getting home.

But today, as she was about to drop her backpack and run over, her dad beat her to it!

Everett scooped his daughter into his arms

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that! Only gentle hugs."

Abigail tilted her head, confused.

"Why?"

"Because there's a baby in Mommy's belly! You and Langston are going to be siblings soon!"

"Do I get a sister?" Abigail's eyes widened in excitement, "A sister to wear pretty dresses with!" Everett nodded, kissing her cheek.

"I'll buy you lots of beautiful dresses, okay?"

"Okay!" Abigail clapped her hands, thrilled as if she'd meet her sister the very next day.

Langston, on the other hand, gave his sister a sideways glance, a schadenfreude in his voice, "You

might not get a sister, but of

I'll

definitely have one."

"...That's not fair! I want a sister too!"