The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1728

He instinctively glanced over, but before he could see who it was, Felicity immediately covered her phone screen with her hand!

Honestly, with that move, how could anyone not get suspicious?

Miles’ brows knit together as he stared at the woman who, just a second ago, had been snuggled up in his arms.

“Even Calvin Hoffman knows you’ve been sick?” he blurted out, not hiding his irritation.

Somehow, whenever Felicity got secretive around him, it always seemed to have something to do with Calvin. And that—well, that was Miles’ Achilles heel.

If it hadn’t been for his parents stepping in, he might’ve missed out on Felicity entirely.

“What’s that got to do with him?” she shot back.

“You texting him lately?”

Felicity shook her head. “No. His dad’s hospital has been having some issues, so he’s been swamped helping out over there. He barely has time to sleep, let alone message anyone.”

“You even know that? He told you his dad’s hospital’s in trouble—why?”

She just clicked her tongue, clearly running out of excuses. “Jeez, Langston, you’re oozing jealousy. Did someone spill a bottle of vinegar in the kitchen? You might wanna go check.”

He glared at her. “Don’t even try to change the subject. I’ll just say it straight up: I am jealous. It’s not even about you talking to Calvin—just hearing his name makes me go green with envy.”

“Oh, come on. You know how many women would line up to marry you, Langston. What are you worried about?” Felicity teased, poking him back.

Miles reached over and tapped her gently on the forehead. “So now you’re hiding messages from me, huh? Go ahead, check your phone. Is it something urgent? Should I step out?”

“No, you don’t have to leave… but you can’t peek!” she insisted, unlocking her screen.

Sure enough, the new message was from her doctor. First, there was a photo—some bloodwork results. Not that Felicity knew how to read any of it; she’d never been through this before.

Luckily, the next message spelled it out: