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 also

drifting into

stable place with Everett, and

a problem, I'm not busy with anything

been in the past, she would

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

didn't care about

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

you busy

home," Dorothy brushed off his question with a smile. "Everett, why don't you stay

"No."

need some peace right now, we'll

he turned toward

suppress the pride

"Everett, wait!"

stopped and turned, "What

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

I needed peace? Can't you understand

squinted her eyes and grinned. "We'll just try it for one

was clearly taken aback by