The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy sensed that Everett was talking about Heather, but the cold fury in his eyes was something unfamiliar to her. Usually, he was either stoic and unapproachable or gentle and patient when dealing with her. This harsh, bone-chilling demeanor was new.

Perhaps alerted by the sound of her footsteps, Everett's gaze lifted to meet hers, and in an instant, all traces of anger vanished.

It was as if he had always been this composed gentleman, unflappable in his emotions.

"You're up," he noted.

"Yeah," she replied.

Everett finished transferring a file on his laptop and then stood up. "Do you want the breakfast delivered by the hotel, or should I make something?" "The hotel's fine," Dorothy said. Her taste wasn't picky; she didn't need him to go through any trouble for her.

wheeled in a breakfast cart from the doorway, clearly the

you wouldn't be up that early and I didn't want it to get cold, so I dealt with some company stuff first." He effortlessly wrapped his arms around her, drawing her

noticed that Everett was getting more

and Langston had their breakfast and are off to the play castle. I've got someone keeping an eye on them. They'll be fine." Feeling Everett's gaze turning somewhat less innocent, Dorothy quickly interjected, "I'm hungry. I want to eat breakfast!" "Alright, I'll serve you some bread." No sooner had Dorothy finished breakfast

You didn't all go out and leave me behind, did you?] Dorothy: [Nope, waiting for you.] Karen: [OKOK, let's go hiking today! Get ready. Meet you at the front in a bit~] Dorothy couldn't help but admire Karen's stamina — bouncing around full of life even during her pregnancy. Dorothy's own experience had been different. She had struggled with morning sickness only to be followed by swollen legs that

down, Dorothy looked up to see that Everett, ever the neat freak, had already washed and put away

carry you." Dorothy waved off the suggestion. "I'll manage. I'm more concerned about your health. Are you

lips curved into a slight grin as he took

want to ask, but her