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...

meant their hearts

drifting into an

Everett, and she wasn't ready for them

not busy with anything anyway." Dorothy stepped over her own pride to

been in the past, she would have never uttered

might see her as too forward, and her pride wouldn't allow her

now, Dorothy didn't care about

if it meant

busy

I can handle it from the office, doesn't take up much time at home," Dorothy brushed off his question with a smile. "Everett, why don't you stay in the master bedroom? Please?" She reached

"No."

need some peace right now, we'll talk

that, he turned toward the guest

clenched her fist, trying to suppress

"Everett, wait!"

and turned, "What

rushed to his side. "Then let me you

say I needed peace?

a mouse," Dorothy squinted her eyes and grinned. "We'll just try it for one night. If... if you still find me bothersome, I'll go back

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