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.

myself, I understand there are obligations and intricacies in life that can't be aired out in the open, including work commitments. I'm not angry about that. But you betrayed Karen's trust in you, left her scared and worried all night long. As her father, I simply can't accept that.” Seeing his daughter so worn

a loss

to tell Karen about the child, how to 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 never have stayed at

furious or simply storm back to her parents’ house. But

terms." Derek escorted his daughter into the

pull away, feeling a hollow ache in his chest as the cold air seeped

forward, trying to chase after the car, but how can a

pulled out the phone

she's not doing well!" Paige was too distressed to listen to his reproach, sobbing uncontrollably. "After you left, she