The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Eleanor finally understood.

It wasn't about whether she wanted to take responsibility or not. It was that... she didn't even qualify to do so.

They didn't need her at all!

"Kenneth, I don't know whether to call you passionate or heartless. Are you really this hung up on her? Even though she's been sharing her bed with another man and has kids with someone else, you're willing to spend your life waiting?"

Eleanor just couldn't wrap her head around it.

She had loved her ex too, though she'd never love anyone else. But she moved on, found a new boyfriend, and gradually let go.

But why was Kenneth so adamant about Dorothy?

"I'm not waiting for her. I'm waiting for my heart to be ready to accept someone else."

"...And what if you never get over her?"

"Then I guess fate's been too cruel to me," Kenneth said with a smile. "I'll just have to stay single."

Otherwise, any girl who ends up with me is just getting a raw deal.

Eleanor wanted to say more, but it felt pointless to open her mouth.

Could she change Kenneth?

Clearly not.

hadn't made him give up on Dorothy,

her. I hope you do end

hope

Everett finally left.

had thought maybe their relationship could improve, but it only

with Everett. If... if she hadn't insisted on sharing the spare bedroom, maybe Everett

wouldn't have had to hear those

Langston had gone to work, leaving Dorothy alone

was a

words kept repeating

phone rang, bringing

she picked it up. It was Karen

took a deep breath

with that Eleanor!" Karen got straight to

"...She dumped Kenneth?"

the one who wanted to break up," Karen sighed. "What's he playing at? Initially, I didn't like Eleanor. I thought she

joining

in no

shambles. How could she possibly