The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Everett walked back into the living room, only to find Dorothy waiting for him on the couch.

She hadn't entered earlier, not wanting to interrupt his precious moments with the kids.

"Are they asleep?"

Dorothy smiled and stood up.

"Not yet, but soon," Everett's voice wasn't exactly warm, but it was less icy than before.

Dorothy followed him silently, her heart filled with quiet anticipation.

However, Everett broke the silence.

"I'll sleep in the guest room."

"I've been coming home late, I don't want to disturb your sleep."

He had made an excuse, at least sparing Dorothy some embarrassment.

But the message was the same: he wanted a separation.

Dorothy didn't necessarily want to share a bed for any particular reason; she just felt...

together meant their hearts were also

would mean drifting into

reached a stable place with Everett, and she wasn't ready

with anything anyway." Dorothy stepped over her own pride to make her

this had been in the past, she would have never

her as too forward, and her pride wouldn't allow her to beg a man not to

Dorothy didn't care about any

would even cling to Everett's sleeve if it meant he would

you busy with

the office, doesn't take up much time at home," Dorothy brushed off his question with a smile. "Everett, why

"No."

need some peace right now, we'll

he turned toward the guest

trying to suppress the pride bubbling

"Everett, wait!"

stopped and turned,

side. "Then let me you in the guest I'm tired of the

I say I needed peace? Can't you understand

"We'll just try it for one

clearly taken aback by Dorothy's