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

would mean drifting

just reached a stable place with Everett, and she wasn't ready for them to

problem, I'm not busy with anything anyway." Dorothy

past, she would

as too forward,

now, Dorothy didn't care about

it meant he would stay; she was willing to do

you 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

"No."

peace right now,

that, he turned toward the

trying to suppress

"Everett, wait!"

stopped and turned, "What

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

I needed peace? Can't you understand

Dorothy squinted her eyes and grinned. "We'll just try it for one night. If...

was clearly taken aback