The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Typical Karen, indeed! Her style was unmistakable: assertive, independent, and bold as brass.

Jeffrey pondered what her reaction might have been when she first heard the news of her pregnancy, and how she must have felt receiving his call. Deep down, Karen probably hoped for a reconciliation; that's the only reason she would agree to meet so easily.

But what did he bring to her but a storm.

It's no wonder Karen decided to go through with the abortion.

"Sir?" The doctor's voice snapped him out of his reverie, noticing his prolonged silence.

Jeffrey cleared his throat and said, "Sorry, would you mind canceling the procedure for her?" "But she's already paid, non-refundable, and all the preliminary checks are done—" "It's fine. I'l cover the costs for her." He'd give his life for her, if only she'd take it! Kenneth knew Dorothy was back in town and was hell-bent on seeing her.

from the hospital, his parents weren't thrilled about him

they do? Their son was grown

"She's already got someone else, Ken. Two kids, too. Why can't you let go?" his mother lamented. "It's been years, and you've been keeping an eye on her, fine. But she left without a word, took the kids, and that shows she's just not into you." Kenneth's gaze dropped, and his brow furrowed. "She told me a long time ago she didn't have feelings for me. I know that." "And yet you still—" "It's my choice.” "You are so stubborn!" He sighed, "Just let me go, Mom. This time around, I just want to see her more, and be closer to her. If you can't stand the sight of

to win her back; he just wanted to be there for her, to make sure

Karen's number instead. Finding her phone turned off, he reluctantly dug up Dorothy's

asleep. Cried herself out just a while ago, exhausted.” "Cried?" It dawned on Dorothy that Kenneth might not know about the

Jeffrey broke up. It was pretty ugly." "I'll come up and check on her." Dorothy paused. "You're at the apartment?" "Yeah, I just... wanted to see Karen." "Oh, okay! Come on up, I'll let you in." Dorothy was staying at Karen's place, so she had no qualms about

a gift from Kenneth to Karen,

dressed in a black