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.

situation has gotten to me, I don't even know what I'm saying anymore! Please, you have

"I know."

words were calm, his posture, bent head, and the shadow his lashes

wished he could just

make things

"Right."

around, Dorothy saw a worried Everett and

What was this combination?

here, why don't you help us decide? Should we go through with the pregnancy or not?" Karen was

we decide for you? This is something for you and your husband to discuss," Dorothy said, taking Everett's hand with a smile. "Let us know when

she had put

some more comforting words to Karen, Dorothy and Everett left

in the car, Dorothy turned

had been off about him since his

as if he had lost his voice, not saying a

"Everett?"

to fasten her

took the opportunity to get close, looking him in the