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

drifting into an

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

I'm not busy with

past, she would

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

care about

Everett's sleeve if it meant

busy

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

"No."

peace right now,

he turned toward the

her fist, trying to suppress the pride

"Everett, wait!"

stopped and

She rushed to his side. "Then let me you in the

I needed peace?

understand! Don't worry, I'll be as quiet as a mouse," Dorothy squinted her eyes and grinned. "We'll just try it for one night. If... if you still find

was clearly taken aback