The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

That heart-thumping sensation seemed to find its home only in the presence of Everett.

He kissed her with a focus that intensified from a whisper to a storm.

It wasn't until the onlookers began to tease that Dorothy pushed him away and bolted. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

Everett knew she was shy. Striding with long steps, he caught up to her, "What's the worry? Think we're breaking the rules?" Dorothy didn’t know how to reply.

"Then let's make it official,” he said, gripping her hand a bit tighter. "I'm back in town now. Let's head to city hall and renew our vows." Dorothy blinked out of her daze and then smiled at him, "You think you can just whisk me away to sign papers? I've learned my lesson the first time around.” Looking for a proposal? Everett thought she was softening up.

But Dorothy shook her head, "I want to give it more serious thought before I give you an answer." In the world of grown-ups, anything short of a yes was a no.

Everett understood.

some snacks and trinkets on the streets, and only when Dorothy felt a hint of

kids." Everett stroked her hair, seeing the

dump it all on Kevin and Jeffrey. I'm not that tired. Playing with the kids is doable.” "Are you sure you're not tired?" he asked, raising

firmly, "Of course!" "Then let's do something else." Without further ado, Everett lifted Dorothy

of complaint in her voice, "We just did... yesterday." "Just kidding," Everett said as he laid her gently on the bed. "I've got the company

Jeffrey calling. Dorothy also caught a glimpse of the name on the

under control. Look who's calling now." Everett sat on the edge of

excited, as if he'd stumbled upon some grand fortune, a stark contrast to his gloominess earlier