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 hearts were

would mean drifting

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

busy with anything anyway." Dorothy

the past, she would have never uttered

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

didn't care about

meant he would

busy

take up much time at home," Dorothy brushed off his question with a smile. "Everett, why don't you

"No."

now,

that, he turned toward

suppress the pride

"Everett, wait!"

and

me you in the guest I'm tired of the

I needed peace? Can't you

"We'll just try it for one night.

taken aback by Dorothy's