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...

their hearts were also

mean drifting into an

place with Everett, and she wasn't ready for them to grow

me? It's not a problem, I'm not busy with anything anyway."

been in the past, she would have never uttered

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

now, Dorothy didn't care about

it meant he

busy

stuff, 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 out her

"No."

now, we'll

that, he turned toward the guest

fist, trying to suppress the pride

"Everett, wait!"

and

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

I say I needed peace? Can't you

as quiet as 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

was clearly taken aback