The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Just when Perdita thought she had a sliver of hope to wiggle out of the situation unscathed, Kevin's words smashed that hope to smithereens. She hadn't just crossed Dorothy; it was Everett she had unwittingly provoked.

"I...I didn't mean it. I never thought she'd actually fall!" Perdita stammered, her voice laced with panic.

Kevin gave her a cold look, his lips twisting into a semblance of a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "You better pray she's okay, or you're on your own."

Heather and Quincy might have had their ways, but Perdita? She was like a lamb walking into a lion's den, stirring up trouble without measuring the consequences. Now, she'd kicked the hornet's nest and offended Everett directly.

All that was left was to wait for the news from the hospital to see the extent of the mess she had caused.

...

Returning to the Eldorria City Hall was a bittersweet moment for Dorothy.

Recalling her first visit, oblivious and naive, she had no idea that Everett's heart had already found its way to her.

Fast forward...

with two children and another on the way, time had indeed changed the scenery,

car, Everett didn't immediately reach for Dorothy's hand, which

soon as

trembling slightly, the warmth of his palm mingled with

to

It's not our first time

time they filed for divorce, this was their third

the last time," Everett promised, enveloping her hands

determined never

who came or whatever happened, there wouldn't be another time when they would be here

you," Dorothy said

in every possible way that she

any regular couple, a stark contrast to