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

drifting into

had just reached a stable place with Everett,

a problem, I'm not busy with anything anyway." Dorothy stepped over her

had been in the past, she would have never

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

didn't care about

sleeve if it meant he would stay; she was willing

busy

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

"No."

need some peace right now, we'll

he turned toward the guest

clenched her fist, trying to suppress the pride bubbling up inside

"Everett, wait!"

and turned, "What

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

I say I needed peace? Can't you

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

was clearly taken aback by Dorothy's