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

sleeping together meant their hearts were

would mean drifting into

a stable place with Everett,

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

in the past, she would have never uttered such

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

Dorothy didn't care

if it meant he would stay; she was

busy with

brushed off his question with a smile. "Everett, why don't you stay in

"No."

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right now, we'll talk about this

he turned

clenched her fist, trying to suppress the pride bubbling up inside

"Everett, wait!"

stopped and turned, "What

me join you in the guest room? I'm tired

I needed peace? Can't you understand

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 clearly taken aback by