The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Derek, fueled by a father’s protective instinct, didn’t even bother to grab his coat. In just a tee he usually lounged in at home, he dashed out the door.

Spotting his daughter, he strode towards her with determination.

“Karen, Daddy's here.” The moment Jeffrey caught sight of Derek, his stomach twisted with anxiety.

“Dad...” “Hold on,” Derek cut him off, his voice as chilly as the winter air, as he positioned himself between Karen and Jeffrey, “What Karen just said... Is it true?” Jeffrey scrambled to clarify, “There’s a reason for it! It's not what Karen thinks!” “I'm asking you straight. Did you spend the night with another woman?” Jeffrey hesitated before replying, “Yes.” “That's all I need to know. I'm taking my daughter home.” Derek was even less willing to hear excuses than Karen was. He merely looked down at his daughter and asked, “Are those two suitcases yours?” Karen nodded, her eyes welling up, “Yeah.” “I'll grab them. You go wait in the car.” The gentle care and unconditional support from her father brought tears to Karen's eyes, tears she had been holding back until then.

turned and walked towards her father’s

go.” “I won't!” Jeffrey clung on, as if he'd rather die than release her hand. “We were about to get engaged. How can you treat this like child’s play? Karen, haven't I been good to you?” “You have,” Karen admitted, “but it wasn’t a one-of-a-kind good, which is what I need.” “What do you mean not one-of-a-kind? I've never bared my soul to anyone like I have to you, Karen!” Jeffrey turned her to face him, his eyes pleading, “I swear, I don’t have any feelings for Paige! My phone died last night, I was exhausted, and I just crashed on the hospital cot. As soon as I woke up, I called you!” His words

can you just stop lying? At least leave me with some good memories! Let's part on good terms.” Karen pushed his hand away, stepping back. “You clearly didn’t want to contact

the middle of the night, only to find out you were with another woman.” That was something Karen could never accept! He could have been a

heart had been stung, the pain so severe he instinctively

tell Karen about the situation with the child, so he had chosen