The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Ever since Everett told me he'd propose once he was ready, his nights had been swallowed up by work - or so I thought. He'd been coming home in the wee hours for several nights in a row.

But tonight, when he walked through the door reeking of something unfamiliar, I knew something was off.

"Everett, where have you been?" I didn't expect him to find me awake, considering it was past midnight.

Propping myself up on my elbows, I swung my legs off the bed and walked over to him, barefoot. "You weren't working late at the office, were you?"

Everett pressed his lips together, not saying a word.

"Come on, tell me. Were you or weren't you?"

"I was at the office."

"Liar." I frowned, "You know where you've been has a smell to it, right?"

Silence.

"You went to the hospital."

question; it was a statement. Growing up, hospitals had been like a second home to me. The

guest bathroom for a shower upon returning, then join me in our room. I hadn't noticed anything amiss

it be," Everett said, turning

grabbed his arm. "Who's in

you to drop

had never

Everett's expression. After a brief pause, I reached out

Everett, don't panic. With all the advancements in medicine these days, surely they

hoping she dies? That way, you can have your

anymore! You know that! I

his voice weary. "I'm exhausted. I don't

out a

I'm sorry, I wasn't considering your feelings. I shouldn't have asked at

turned to leave, Everett grabbed

won't be staying at Bay Residence

was in the hospital hanging by a thread, I'd be beside myself too. Considering he managed to keep his cool without lashing out at me was