The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1059

Dorothy blinked, slowly catching on to what Everett was getting at. Yet, she got it, but also didn’t. She was right there, why the need for restraint? It wasn’t their first time, why was Everett suddenly playing coy?

“Got it now.”

“Yeah.”

Releasing her wrist with a huff, Everett grumbled, “Now that you know, just sleep tight and behave.”

“…”

This turn of events wasn’t quite what Dorothy had envisioned. They settled back into bed, but this time Dorothy didn’t dare to make even a slight move, curling up like a scared little mouse under the covers. Everett was waiting for her to fall asleep, but little did he know, Dorothy was doing the same, waiting for him to drift off! As time ticked by, it was clear they were both wide awake.

Everett felt a headache coming on from holding back, deciding to get up and head to the master bedroom for a shower, to put some distance between them. But as he made to move, Dorothy grabbed him.

“Everett, don’t go.”

“I’ve got something to take care of.”

“Then I’ll come with you.”

Dorothy was determined to stick by him. Before, pride and the need to save face kept her from being too clingy or sweet, but tonight, she let all that go, realizing there was no point in holding back. Why hide anything from Everett? Speak her mind, tell him anything and everything.

“Dorothy, why are you—”

“All clingy all of a sudden? Is that it?”

Everett was about to lose his temper when he was met with Dorothy’s smiling face, instantly dousing his anger.

“Everett, I’ll try to be more affectionate, just give me some time,” Dorothy said, snuggling onto his lap, “Whatever you want, I’ll learn. I just want to make you happy.”

“…”

Everett knew he should be touched by her words, but all he could think about was not moving an inch. Especially with Dorothy lying on his lap, making it impossible for him to leave.

She couldn’t understand! It wasn’t like seeing Quincy made her forbid Everett from being intimate, right?

“Because I don’t want to. It’s not about holding back.”

“You don’t want to, yet why are you...?” Dorothy boldly prodded him, clearly skeptical, “Everett, you said you’d never lie to me.”

Everett couldn’t take it anymore. With a swift motion, he scooped Dorothy into his arms.

“Do you even realize what you’re doing?”

“I do.” Dorothy smiled, “I’m fighting for my family.”

She wouldn’t let anyone break them apart. Be it Quincy or Jonathan, Dorothy was prepared to do everything in her power to keep her family together.

Everett didn’t want to hear another word, turning his head to capture her lips in a decisive kiss.