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...

sleeping together meant their hearts were

mean drifting into

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

not busy with anything anyway." Dorothy stepped over

in the past, she would have never

Everett might see her as too forward, and her pride wouldn't allow her to beg a

care

cling to Everett's sleeve if it meant he would stay;

you busy with

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 hand, but Everett dodged it

"No."

need some peace right now, we'll

he turned toward the

trying to suppress the pride bubbling up inside

"Everett, wait!"

and turned,

me you in the guest

I needed

quiet as a mouse," Dorothy squinted her eyes and grinned. "We'll just try it for one

clearly taken aback by Dorothy's