The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Austin was kinda gobsmacked when he saw Everett. withdrew his hand from supporting Dorothy.

“Mr. Lopez, I-'m sorry, I just meant to steady Ms. Sanchez, afraid that she might fall! Now that you're here, I'll be on my way!” He didn’t dare linger another second before he bolted away.

Everett frowned, his thick brows knitting together as he looked down at the woman in his arms.

“How much have you had to drink?” At that, Dorothy lifted her head, squinted with a smile, and gestured three with her hand, then changed it to five.

“Maybe... five drinks! Or maybe fifty! Everyone was having such a blast, and I... I was too...” Everett sighed in resignation. Seeing her in this state, he knew walking was not an option, so he bent down and scooped her up in a bridal carry.

The sudden move startled Dorothy! She began to flail desperately, “No, no, let me down! Austin, don’t touch me, put me down!” “...Dorothy, open your eyes and look!” Just as Everett finished speaking, Dorothy smacked him across the face.

The slap echoed through the room, turning several heads their way.

I want to get down!” Everett, having received a public slap to the face, his handsome features darkened a shade as his voice grew deeper, “Dorothy! It's me, Everett!” “...Everett? Oh, right, Everett's here.” Dorothy suddenly giggled for no apparent reason and wrapped her arms around his neck, “He

which was the weekend, he hesitated but ultimately decided

of rooms, he just

at Karen's tiny apartment alone, he wouldn't feel comfortable. He'd

with Dorothy in his arms,

Daddy, is Mommy sleeping?” Abigail

her, okay? She'll play with you when she wakes up tomorrow, all right?” Abigail and Langston both nodded, giving a

the door, he felt it wasn’t quite appropriate. So he turned and laid her down

room was smaller than the master but still had all the necessary amenities,