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.

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

"I know."

calm, his posture, bent head, and the shadow his lashes cast over his eyes told

could just

it. Dorothy will make things right

"Right."

a worried Everett and

What was this combination?

you help us decide? Should we go through with the pregnancy or not?" Karen was genuinely unsure, hoping for some

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

she had put them in

words to Karen, Dorothy

the car, Dorothy

off about him since his conversation

lost his

"Everett?"

fasten her seatbelt,

the opportunity to get close, looking