The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Ever since Everett told me he'd propose once he was ready, his nights had been swallowed up by work - or so I thought. He'd been coming home in the wee hours for several nights in a row.

But tonight, when he walked through the door reeking of something unfamiliar, I knew something was off.

"Everett, where have you been?" I didn't expect him to find me awake, considering it was past midnight.

Propping myself up on my elbows, I swung my legs off the bed and walked over to him, barefoot. "You weren't working late at the office, were you?"

Everett pressed his lips together, not saying a word.

"Come on, tell me. Were you or weren't you?"

"I was at the office."

"Liar." I frowned, "You know where you've been has a smell to it, right?"

Silence.

"You went to the hospital."

it was a statement. Growing up, hospitals had been like a

the guest bathroom for a shower upon returning, then join me in our room. I hadn't noticed anything amiss until tonight when he entered our bedroom to

be," Everett said, turning

in the hospital? Your mom

told you

had never spoken to me with such

make out Everett's expression. After a brief pause,

it serious this time? Everett, don't panic. With all the

hoping she dies?

I feel anymore!

off, his voice weary. "I'm exhausted. I

let out a sigh

no fighting! I'm sorry, I wasn't considering your feelings. I shouldn't have asked at this

to leave, Everett

won't be

the hospital hanging by a thread, I'd be beside myself too. Considering he managed to