That heart-thumping sensation seemed to find its home only in the presence of Everett.
He kissed her with a focus that intensified from a whisper to a storm.
It wasn't until the onlookers began to tease that Dorothy pushed him away and bolted. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.
Everett knew she was shy. Striding with long steps, he caught up to her, "What's the worry? Think we're breaking the rules?"
Dorothy didn’t know how to reply.
"Then let's make it official," he said, gripping her hand a bit tighter. "I'm back in town now. Let's head to city hall and renew our vows."
Dorothy blinked out of her daze and then smiled at him, "You think you can just whisk me away to sign papers? I've learned my lesson the first time around."
Looking for a proposal? Everett thought she was softening up.
But Dorothy shook her head, "I want to give it more serious thought before I give you an answer."
In the world of grown-ups, anything short of a yes was a no.
Everett understood.
...
They bought some snacks and trinkets on the streets, and only when Dorothy felt a hint of fatigue did they head back to their place.
"Go rest up. I'll tend to the kids."
Everett stroked her hair, seeing the weariness in her eyes.
"Your company must be swamped, right? Don't dump it all on Kevin and Jeffrey. I'm not that tired. Playing with the kids is doable."
"Are you sure you’re not tired?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.
Dorothy nodded firmly, "Of course!"
"Then let's do something else." Without further ado, Everett lifted Dorothy into his arms.
"No, it's my news!" Jeffrey chuckled, "Karen agreed to be my girlfriend, and I'm meeting her parents today!"
This revelation stunned both Dorothy and Everett.
Before their trip to Snowfall City, Jeffrey and Karen had been at odds.
"How did you pull it off?" Everett pressed immediately. "Jeffrey, you promised not to force her."
He could feel Dorothy frowning beside him.
"What do you mean 'pull it off'? I pursued her properly, and she said yes properly!" Jeffrey didn't appreciate the insinuation, his voice showing a hint of pique. "With my looks, do I need to resort to deceit?"
"Karen agreed willingly?"
"Of course! If you don't believe me, ask Dorothy to check with her!"
Everett paused, noticing Dorothy reaching for her phone, then asked again, "Jeffrey, you're serious about this, right?"
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The readers' comments on the novel: The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires
Why didn't Jeffrey call Everett from the office? Lock his door instruct security to not let anyone in and speak to Everett on the phone? Or send him a text giving him a quick summary of what's up and that he's on his way over. That way when he runs into Heather on his way out he informs her Everett already knows....
The children's stories are si boring. This book is like torture. I've put in so much time I have to see this through but it's becoming more difficult....
Finish this already...
Why are you delaying the updates? You wait over a month just to give us 5 chapters?...
Again no updates in weeks, is this where the story ends?...
Can you please just post the whole book this is dragging out and no updates in weeks...
Felicity s hold grow up n relise that craving is playing n finish getting back together correctly with mile n get married and Abigail needs to grow up n stop being shelter by her parent n realize that the other women is lying n getting her to hpget a divorce with Craig, n Craig needs to be to pride to see what's really going on n stop being dumb...
This story is getting boring already. Just wrap it up 🙏...
Can you please convey this to the person who owns this website? Update “find me in your labyrinth” novel please...author is MIA since 12/4......
I don't agree with not letting him in. That just seems cruel and besides wasn't the whole point of getting pregnant again was for him to experience and travel the journey of pregnancy with her?...