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.

so sorry, I didn't mean to—!" Jeffrey slapped his own face in apology. "Everett, this whole situation has gotten to me, I don't even know what I'm saying anymore! Please, you have to believe me!" Everett lowered his gaze,

"I know."

the shadow

just sew his

on it. Dorothy will make things

"Right."

around, Dorothy saw a worried Everett and

What was this combination?

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

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

had put them in a

some more comforting words to Karen, Dorothy and Everett

Dorothy turned to look at

him since his

as if he had lost

"Everett?"

fasten her seatbelt,

get close, looking him in