The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Karen had finally had enough of Jeffrey's silence and decided to leave on her own.

With every step she took, he followed closely behind.

Annoyance flared within her.

"Can't you take a hint?" "Yeah, I can." His voice was low, his eyelashes casting shadows over his cheeks. Thank goodness the evening was dim, the stairwell light barely punctuating the darkness, hiding the single tear that threatened to betray him. "I promised Dorothy I'd see you home." "I can walk by myself." "Just let me walk you, at least... walk our child home.” Karen's lips parted, but no harsh words came out. She resigned herself to his company.

The journey seemed endless, each step weighed down with the gravity of their situation.

It was rare for them to share such a quiet moment together. Jeffrey wished her apartment was higher, just a few more stairs to climb, and just a little more time for them to spend together.

the stairs always come to

reached the front door of

door swung open almost

Jeffrey lingering behind, she knew things

like this? Karen couldn't possibly ask

out to take Karen's hand. She gave Jeffrey a long, meaningful look, her lips pressed tight as she

aren't I?" "That's not for me to say. Whatever you decide, I'm here for you." Dorothy had her own moment of impulse once, deciding to keep her twins. No regrets, but it

to meet Dorothy's. "Jeffrey knows about the pregnancy.” "Yeah, I figured." "He

first time I went to the City Hospital maternity ward, seeing those pregnant women with their huge bellies, looking so tired but so happy. I thought, being a mother must be such a blissful thing, right?" Dorothy pondered for a moment and then nodded. "It is a blissful thing." "So, I really wanted to give Jeffrey a chance! After confirming the pregnancy, do you know my first absurd thought? I was wondering, who