The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Karen couldn't tell if it was the pregnancy, but she sure was sleepy these days.

She slept like a log until the evening shadows stretched long and dark.

Opening her eyes, she caught snippets of conversation outside, and a man’s voice at that! Instinctively, she furrowed her brow, straining to listen, half worried it might be her dad. But thankfully, it was just Kenneth.

Dorothy had flown back from abroad; it was a no-brainer that Kenneth would swing by. Karen could've bet on it.

"Hey, Kenneth, you made it." Stepping into the living room, Karen clocked the off look in Kenneth’s eyes.

She glanced at Dorothy and asked, "Did you tell Kenneth?" Dorothy nodded. "Yeah, I told him about the breakup.” So, the pregnancy was still under wraps.

I would have told you myself, but you've been down lately. I figured this news might just make things worse." "I knew it!" Kenneth scowled, his thick brows knitting together.

thought I'd give it a shot! He was sweet to me at first, but I guess..." "There's a lot you didn't see coming!" Kenneth’s tone was stern. "Lucky for you, you didn't get engaged. Do you have any idea how that would've affected your future?" The difference between being

on paper,

to Jeffrey that he wanted to give Jeffrey a piece of his mind, and Karen too, while he was at it! "I get it, Kenneth. Lay off, will you? Dorothy's here, save me some face," Karen pleaded, knowing he

gets it. She broke up with Jeffrey, didn't she? Her spirits are already down, so no need to scold her anymore." "You're always such a handful,” Kenneth sighed, then turned to Dorothy, "About the lawyer thing..." "I'll find someone

didn’t expect to hit

to find someone." Dorothy nodded,

Everett had given her was damning, so a lawyer was

worst, she'd take the evidence to the police, and get the press involved! There had