The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Everett had my life in his hands, and I wasn't scared of anything anymore.

But just when you'd expect a tender moment, I noticed a hint of hesitation on Everett's handsome face. It was like he had something on his mind but couldn't find the words.

I beat him to the punch, "What do you want me to promise? Out with it."

"...No more late nights, okay? Work just a few hours a day, and when I say rest, you rest."

I laughed, "I knew it was going to be that."

What else could Everett possibly want me to promise?

Two days later, I was discharged from the hospital.

Jeffrey waited until I was safe and sound before he dared to let Karen in on the news.

Boy, was she livid, "Jeffrey! If you keep secrets from me again, I swear I'm leaving!"

The thought alone terrified her.

What if...

if it had been the last

moment she saw me, she hugged me so hard I almost toppled

more hospital trips, okay? Just...

even respond, there was Karen, all tears

that's all," I reassured her, patting her back. "Everett's here, he won't

trust me,

her tears away, "You can't keep things like this from me! I'm your best friend. Keep me in

won't be a

pulled her down to

anymore! Karen was actually talking divorce over this!" Those words were like a death sentence for

was the last thing on his mind! And now, here he was, completely twisted around

had to admit, "Man, I used to laugh at you for this, and now, look at

glanced at Everett,

whole spiel went in one ear and out the other

"Nothing."

Did you even consider what

a shadow crossing his handsome face, "I'm thinking of taking

Jeffrey's voice shot