The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

“Impossible, hon. I was just lost in thought for a second! Look, hand in hand now.” Dorothy moved closer to Everett as if to reassure her son.

Everett also wrapped his arm around her with a charming grin, “Langston, haven't I told you before? There will never be a stepmom in your life. Let's drop that word, okay?” Dorothy glanced at Everett. He didn’t meet her eyes, but he could feel those astonished beams boring into him.

Soon, it was time to board the plane.

Dorothy expected Jeffrey to seat the kids next to herself and Everett, but instead—Abigail and Langston, along with Karen and Jeffrey, ended up in one row! She and Everett were assigned seats together in the row behind.

“Karen, you're pregnant. Take care of yourself and don't let the kids bump into your belly!” “Relax! I'm totally fine. Go on and take your seat.” Karen waved her off, “Consider this early mom-training for me. If you and Everett stick around, I won't get my practice in, so go ahead.” Jeffrey too shooed them away before Dorothy could say a word, “Karen and I can totally handle the little rascals! I chose these seats with care, you know.” With no other choice, Dorothy made her way back to her seat.

Everett seemed to be still struggling with jet lag, his eyes closed, trying to catch some rest.

could tell he was exhausted, the faint shadows beneath his closed lids a dead giveaway. Probably because he had pushed himself to return stateside early and left a pile of

Everett had been under the weather, Dorothy reached out tentatively to check his forehead for

the moment her hand grazed his skin, Everett's grip snapped around her wrist. His eyes flew open, and after

thought it was...” someone

an awkward chuckle, “Go back to sleep. I won't disturb you.” She expected him to resume his nap, but Everett's voice came low and

Dorothy paused. She was not so much surprised that he'd helped. She had actually thought

I do.” Without that lawyer, her mother’s case wouldn't

a request?” “You put it that way so you knew I'd agree.” He'd already brought up about the

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