The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

The diner owner caught the tender moment between Dorothy and Everett and gave Dorothy a conspiratorial wink. "Dorothy, you've struck gold, haven't you? Finding a man who's truly devoted to you in this lifetime." "Yeah, I guess I've struck gold."

There was a time when Dorothy would doubt her good fortune, feeling it was too much of a burden, but now, she readily nodded in agreement, accepting her good luck.

Who wouldn't feel blessed to have someone like Everett by their side?

"Enjoy your meal, lovebirds. I'll go attend to the other customers!"

The diner owner quickly went back to her bustling establishment.

Dorothy glanced around, noticing the crowd. "It's off-peak hours, yet it's so busy. Looks like Havenbrook City's flavors are really hitting it off with the folks in Eldorria City."

"Yeah, the food from Havenbrook City is delicious."

"Don't tell me... this place is one of your ventures?" Everett paused, his fork mid-air, "No."

"Oh."

"It was a gift from me to them."

Dorothy looked up, both surprised and not. That's how Everett was. If he had invited them personally, he would ensure everything was perfectly arranged for their new life in Eldorria City. If not gifting them this diner, he'd have found another way to lend his support. "To make me happy, you really go all out, don't you?"

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Everett carefully placed a piece of fish on her plate, his voice soft, "I'm grateful to them for being there for you when you needed help, on my behalf."

"Back then, it wasn't easy for me to support you directly."

Even if he had, she wouldn't have accepted it.

So, their arrival was perfectly timed.

Dorothy started eating her fish, but soon felt a lump in her throat, tears threatening to spill.

She hurriedly reached for a napkin, trying not to let Everett see.

But how could she hide anything from him?

"What's wrong? Was there a bone in it?"

Dorothy shook her head "No, it's just... this fish is so haven't had fish this

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time!"

Everett didn't stop her tears; instead, he handed her a napkin.

Taking it, Dorothy muttered, "Everett, when you're free, could you come with me somewhere?" "Where to?"

She lifted her eyes, freshly cried, making them appear even darker, "To visit my mom."

Everett paused, momentarily lost for words.

Since mentioning it once to Dorothy, he hadn't brought it up again.

It wasn't that Everett was unwilling he believed such matters shouldn't be forced. When Dorothy was feady, she would say so.

And now, she was ready.

"I'm free whenever you need me to visit your mom."

"After I wrap up a few things these next days, shall we go?" Dorothy smiled Or... should we get married first, then visit my mom with our marriage certificate in hand?

"Get married now?"

She nodded, her brows playfully arched, "What, you don't want to make it official?"

"Of course, I do! It's just that... it all seems so sudden."

Dorothy was unlike any other woman he knew.

She seemed to take these significant life decisions in stride, which surprised Everett.

Now, it was he who insisted on taking things seriously.

"Your love, Everett, is anything but sudden."