The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Really?"

Dorothy's eyes went wide with surprise.

The news was just too much to take in all at once, leaving her a bit... lost for words.

Behind her, Everett gave Jeffrey a friendly pat on the shoulder. "Don't tell me you're having second thoughts?"

Otherwise, why the long faces? They should be celebrating!

He himself longed for the joy they were facing.

"I do want this!" Jeffrey whispered urgently, leaning close to Everett. "It's not a matter of affording it, of course I want it! But the last time Karen was pregnant... it was so tough on her. I can't bear the thought of her going through that again."

Jeffrey grimaced, speaking without thinking, "You haven't been through it with Dorothy, so you can't understand how I feel! It's like wanting and not wanting at the same time!"

Silence followed his words.

Looking up, Jeffrey met Everett's deep, dark eyes.

own face in apology. "Everett, this whole situation has gotten to me, I don't even know what

"I know."

and the shadow his lashes cast over his eyes told

just sew his

it. Dorothy will make things right for

"Right."

worried Everett and a

What was this combination?

you help us decide? Should we go through with the pregnancy or not?" Karen was genuinely unsure, hoping for some guidance. But this wasn't a decision

to discuss," Dorothy said, taking Everett's hand with a smile. "Let us know

admitted, knowing she had put them in a

more comforting words to Karen, Dorothy and Everett left

Dorothy turned to

been off about him

as if he had lost his

"Everett?"

He reached over to fasten

to get close, looking