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; she just

their hearts

drifting into

place with Everett, and she wasn't ready for

could you disturb me? It's not a problem, I'm not busy with anything anyway." Dorothy stepped over her own

been in the past, she would

everything, worried that Everett might see her as too forward, and her pride wouldn't allow

care about

sleeve if it meant he would stay; she was willing

you busy with

question with a smile. "Everett, why don't

"No."

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now, we'll

turned toward

her fist, trying to suppress the pride

"Everett, wait!"

stopped and

his side. "Then let me join you in the guest room? I'm tired of the master bedroom

needed peace? Can't

as a mouse," Dorothy squinted her eyes and grinned. "We'll just try it for one night. If... if you still find me bothersome, I'll go back to the master bedroom."