The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

When Dorothy woke up, the night had already wrapped the world outside in its dark embrace.

Stretching languidly, she rose from the bed. Her legs were still tingling with a residual soreness, but at least she could walk now.

Stepping out of the bedroom, the first floor was deserted, with only a single lamp casting a warm glow in the living room—it seemed like no one from upstairs had ventured down in quite some time.

As she reached the stairwell, the sounds of playful commotion drifted down from above. Everett was up there, his patience a well from which Abigail and Langston drew joyously. Each question they posed was met with careful attention, and Everett’s answers were thorough, a testament to his commitment to their curiosity.

Dorothy knew that back at the Lopez Corporation, loads of work had awaited him, yet here he was playing with the children.

Hearing Dorothy’s movement, Everett looked toward the staircase.

“Mommy’s here!” Abigail’s little figure darted into Dorothy’s arms. “Look, Daddy got us new toys! I just unwrapped them!”

a mild reprimand to Everett. She understood his desire to make up for the lost time with his children,

into a comforting embrace. “Awake

and she could go a long while on

you. You can’t skip

uncharacteristically compliant.

relief as the progress bar on his computer finally hit 100%. He turned to share his triumph with Everett,

prepare snacks for the children, he returned with a gentle question. “Mommy and I are visiting Saint Cathedral tomorrow morning.

express her eagerness

I haven’t finished setting up the network security yet. Plus, why would I want to be

not going, I’m not either. I’ll stay with him!”

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