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.

necessarily want to share a bed for any particular

sleeping together meant their hearts were

would mean drifting

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

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

had been in the past,

that Everett might see her as too forward,

didn't care

Everett's sleeve if it meant he would stay;

you busy

it from the office, doesn't take up much time at home," Dorothy brushed off his question with

"No."

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need some peace right now, we'll talk about

he turned toward the

clenched her fist, trying to suppress

"Everett, wait!"

and turned,

join you in the guest room? I'm tired of the master bedroom

needed peace?

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." Everett was