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

their hearts were

mean drifting into an emotional

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

with anything anyway." Dorothy

in the past, she would have

forward, and her pride wouldn't allow her to beg a man not to

didn't care about

Everett's sleeve if it meant he would stay; she was willing to

you busy

doesn't take up much time at home," Dorothy brushed off his question with a smile. "Everett, why don't you stay in the master bedroom? Please?" She reached

"No."

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need some peace right now, we'll talk about this

he turned toward the guest

suppress

"Everett, wait!"

and turned,

rushed to his side. "Then let me join you in the guest

say I needed peace? Can't you

for one night. If... if you