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.

didn't necessarily want to share a bed for any particular reason;

their

would mean drifting into

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

problem, I'm not busy with anything anyway." Dorothy stepped over her own pride to

this had been in the past, she would

would have overthought everything, worried that Everett might see her as too forward, and her pride wouldn't allow her to beg a man

care

would even cling to Everett's sleeve if it meant he would

you busy with

question with a smile. "Everett, why don't you stay in the master bedroom? Please?" She reached out her hand, but Everett dodged it

"No."

п

some peace right now, we'll talk

he turned

fist, trying to suppress

"Everett, wait!"

and turned,

side. "Then let me join you

I needed peace? Can't you

try it for one night. If... if you still find me bothersome, I'll go back to the master bedroom." Everett