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.

want to share a bed for any particular reason; she

their hearts

would mean drifting

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

disturb me? It's not a problem, I'm not busy with

this had been in the past, she would have

might see her as too forward, and her pride wouldn't allow her to beg a man not to

Dorothy didn't care

if it meant

you busy

up much time at home," Dorothy brushed off his question with a smile. "Everett, why don't you stay in the master

"No."

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some peace right now, we'll talk about this

turned toward

trying to suppress the pride bubbling

"Everett, wait!"

and turned,

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

needed peace? Can't you

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