The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Everett was so exhausted that he slept straight through to nightfall.

Worried about disturbing him, Dorothy carefully climbed out of his embrace when she woke up and tiptoed to the kitchen to whip up something for him to eat. She thought it would be nice for him to have swarm porridge to soothe his stomach when he woke up.

When Everett finally emerged from the bedroom, he was greeted by the sight of Dorothy bustling around the kitchen, a serene smile on her face despite being busy. He was so mesmerized by the scene that he remained silent, just watching her from a distance.

After Dorothy finished preparing everything, she looked up to find his towering figure looming in the doorway, giving her quite the startle! "When did you wake up? Did I wake you?" she asked.

"No," Everett chuckled, walking over to wrap her in his arms.

Dorothy sighed, "Mr. Lopez, you've been extra clingy lately." She remembered how Karen used to say Jeffrey was clingy and thought Everett would never be like that. Yet, here she was, experiencing it firsthand.

clingy a bad thing?" Everett countered, catching her off

laughing at her bewildered expression. He let her go and moved to

pulled out a chair, looking hopeful. "Try it, see if it tastes good." Just as Everett was about to reach for his spoon,

hospital," Dorothy said, understanding the urgency,

up to take the

amiss, assuming Everett was just being considerate, not wanting to burden her with mother's issues. In her mind, belive Amanda was Amanda, and Everett was Everett. Accepting Everett meant accepting his need to stay connected with his

stood up, "Won't you have something to eat before you go? It's dark outside, and you might end up pulling an all-nighter again."

urgent with your mother? It's okay, you can tell me. I won't mind, nor will I be upset about you going to the hospital!" Everett paused, his expression faltering briefly before he looked away. "It's not that." "You're not going to the hospital?" Everett didn't answer, as if he

being overly cautious, didn't pry further "Just go, you don't have to hide anything from me! Until the court makes a decision,