The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1629

But there it was, the awkward encounter. One simply had to navigate through the social niceties.

Felicity lifted a hand in an uneasy greeting. "Hey..."

But Miles, acting as if she was invisible, strode past her toward the cozy Bay Residence.

"..."

Felicity rolled her eyes and shrugged off the slight. She was about to check in with her mom to see if she needed any help.

Suddenly, Miles stopped dead in his tracks, nearly causing Felicity to crash into his back.

"Felicity."

"Yeah?"

Miles turned around, his gaze fixing on her with an intensity that seemed to hold back a storm of emotions.

"Am I a disappointment for not having a girlfriend?"

Felicity was genuinely baffled. Where did that come from?

"I never said that."

"What girlfriends I have, whether or not I marry or have kids, it's none of your business!"

Felicity nodded, slightly dazed, "Ah... right."

"You!"

She raised her hands, her face the picture of sincerity, "Did you overhear me talking with Abigail? I swear, it was just girl talk. I'm not the least bit curious about your personal life."

If Miles hadn't brought it up, Felicity would never have thought to mention him.

Clearly frustrated but at a loss for words, Miles knew all too well her carefree nature wasn't new to him.

To save himself from further irritation, he turned on his heel and left without another word.

...

What was dubbed as setting up a bridal suite turned into a full-on decoration spree across the Bay Residence!

After years, the family was finally celebrating a grand occasion and aimed for perfection in every corner.

Once everything was set, Dorothy invited everyone for dinner. Everett, who hadn't touched a drop of alcohol in ages, found himself raising a glass, engaging in a conversation about the future of his logistics company with his soon-to-be son-in-law, Craig.