The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1517

"Is this any of your business?"

"I—"

"So far, all I've said is that I'm thinking about our relationship. I never said you're officially my boyfriend!" Felicity spread her hands, her voice tinged with frustration. "So where I go, who I see, and who I hang out with is none of your concern, right? Even my parents don't try to control me!"

The situation took a sharp turn, leaving him somewhat bewildered, struggling to trace the origin of the conflict.

"We were just..."

"Just what?"

"..."

Felicity hadn't explicitly agreed.

Nor had she promised not to leave.

"Could you, Langston, do me a favor and drive me home later? Thanks."

...

Aurora was typically impulsive, acting on the spur of the moment, only to regret her actions when reason returned.

After their kiss, she immediately sought refuge in Craig's embrace, unwilling to face the world.

"People are watching us!"

"You noticed that too?"

Ever since that slap, eyes had been on them.

"Craig, aren't you... afraid of being with me?"

Aurora shook her head, "Of course not!"

After all, she knew everything about him from the start.

If she cared about Craig being penniless or the gap between their family backgrounds, then she, Aurora, should have been the one to break things off!

After nearly a minute of looking into each other's eyes, he finally gave in, exhaling deeply.

"Do your parents... know about me?"