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 were also

mean drifting into

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

could you disturb me? It's not a problem, I'm not busy with anything anyway." Dorothy stepped

past,

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

didn't care about

cling to Everett's sleeve if it meant he would stay; she was willing to do

busy with

brushed off his question with a smile. "Everett, why don't

"No."

now, we'll talk about this

he turned toward the

her fist, trying to suppress the pride bubbling up inside

"Everett, wait!"

and

his side. "Then let me you in

I say I needed peace? Can't you understand

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 to the master

clearly taken aback