The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

After hanging up, Lane was stuck in a daze for a long while before finally snapping back to reality and looking up at Kenneth.

The two men locked eyes in the dim light of the hospital room before Kenneth finally broke the silence. "I was wondering what you wanted for breakfast." "I'll skip it. You go ahead."

With that, Lane hopped out of bed and headed straight to freshen up!

Hiding out here these past few days, Lane had let himself go quite a bit, not even bothering to shave.

Behind him, Kenneth didn't move towards the kitchen but remained standing still.

When Lane emerged from the bathroom, Kenneth was still there.

"You heading out?"

"Yeah. Dorothy wants to see me. She's been admitted to the hospital because there's no antidote available, and I've got to deliver it to her!"

A flicker of panic that couldn't be hidden crossed Kenneth's eyes.

"Admitted to the hospital? Did she say how she was?"

just putting on an act or if she really

serious," Lane said, before realizing something was off.

but she's still my sister's best friend. It's only natural for me to be

response was quick, albeit a bit

too anxious to dwell on

you get hungry, just eat something.

last instruction, "Once Dorothy and I come to an agreement, you're free to leave. Until then, stay put! I don't want to have to take drastic measures." It was a

"Alright, I

Kenneth quickly changed his

wasn't

goal all along, to find out where the antidote

to throw Lane

...

Lane was something

always be the one taking risks and making

her, it was up to her