The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy reached out and grasped his warm hand, silently cursing herself for not being able to help him. The recent tension with his mother only added to her worry that her presence might be making things harder for him.

She didn't hold any grudge against Everett for the harsh tone he had used with her before. If the roles were reversed, she feared she might have said something even harsher.

When people are in pain, their emotions can become unpredictable and hard to control.

All Dorothy wanted was to see Everett with her own eyes, to see his face and know he was okay. That was the only way she could find some peace.

After watching him silently for a while, she decided to leave before he woke up.

But just as she reached the office door, Everett suddenly grunted, stirring in his sleep.

Instinctively, Dorothy turned to look at him, their eyes locking in an unexpected gaze, both caught off guard and falling into silence.

Finally, Everett sat up from the couch, his voice still laced with an edge. "What are you doing here?"

"I just wanted to see you."

leave," he said, with no indication

prepared for his coldness, but his words still stung. She lowered her gaze, fighting back the tears. "Okay, just make sure to

back in her own office, she allowed her tears to fall. She closed the door behind her to cry in

Everett watched Dorothy leave. It wasn't until the door clicked shut that he allowed himself to rub his

on the door. "Mr. Lopez,

"Come in."

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signature. "These need your

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care of the

leave them there," Everett

Everett stopped him. "Did you tell Dorothy

off guard, Kevin hesitated but knew

about me,

he respected Mr. Lopez's request, despite