The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 550

The neighborhood wasn't exactly run-down.

It once fetched a pretty penny back in the day, even though the buildings had seen better years.

But a million-dollar sports car parked in these parts? That was a head-scratcher.

The residents here weren't exactly the high-roller types.

Curiosity got the better of Karen as she stole a few more glances in that direction, only to catch a glimpse of someone familiar perched inside the car.

As she edged closer, her eyes widened in recognition—it was Jeffrey.

What on earth was he doing here? Startled, Karen stumbled backward, nearly taking a tumble on the pavement.

Luckily, the car's occupant seemed to be fast asleep.

His eyes shut tight, hands clutching his coat, his body curled up as if to ward off the chill.

When did he even get here, and why was he snoozing in his car? That man was like a bad penny that always came back into her pocket Karen rolled her eyes and made to skedaddle, but fate had other plans.

She bumped into a chatty neighbor just back from a grocery run, who waved enthusiastically.

"Karen! Look who's back!"

Oh, great.

person

if Jeffrey had stirred, she waved half-heartedly and

called

Karen gasped.

taut as she slowly twisted around, wearing a look

"Or what?" Jeffrey quipped.

sleep, and if Karen was any closer, she might've spotted the crust in the

managed to

and double-takes in this quaint part

had just

Karen found herself dragging him aside, away from prying

course I

seemed to amuse him "So, spill it, What's this

take your responsibility for me.’ he said,

adults, we should face the consequences of our actions, don't you think?’ Karen gaped, ‘Consequences? You're not seriously

that would

leap to

was Jeffrey's tum to

I was up for it, I took it as a sign that you wanted me to be

never said any such thing!* She had merely asked a simple question! "Maybe you didn't, but I'm old-school.I only sleep with someone if they're my girlfriend.You slept with me, so

eyes so hard she thought they might