The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Jeffrey took a step forward, itching to chase after Karen, but at that very moment, his phone jangled to life.

He didn't want to check who it was; he just wanted Karen to stay.

But the ringtone grew louder and louder, to the point that even Karen could hear it now.

Before she got in the car, she paused and looked back at him. “Aren't you going to answer that? Is it Paige?” “I won't answer it, Karen. What if I block her, would that make you stay?” Jeffrey's limbs were long, and in a few strides, he was by her side again, gripping her arm.

Seeing this, Derek stepped over, personally prying Jeffrey's hand away.

"Jeffrey, my wife and I were worried about this very thing, which is why we hesitated to give you our blessing. But when we saw you doting on Karen, we were convinced of your sincerity and agreed to the engagement. And now, you've let her down like this.

aired out in the open, including work commitments. I'm not angry about

frowned, at a loss

come clean, but now that they were face to face, she hadn't even begun to question him about the child! If he had known it would turn out like this, he would

had figured that with Karen's temperament, she'd be furious or simply storm back to her parents’ house.

block the way. Let's part on good terms." Derek escorted his daughter into the car and circled back to

pull away, feeling a hollow ache

a man outrun a vehicle? In

pulled out the phone

doing well!" Paige was too distressed to listen to his reproach, sobbing uncontrollably. "After you left, she cried and then suddenly passed out. The