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!

"I know."

the shadow his lashes cast over his eyes told

wished he could just sew

on it. Dorothy will make things right for you soon

"Right."

a worried Everett and a guilt-ridden

What was this combination?

or not?" Karen was genuinely unsure, hoping for some

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

admitted, knowing she had put them in a

some more comforting words to Karen, Dorothy and Everett

car, Dorothy turned to

been off about him

if he had lost his voice, not

"Everett?"

reached over to fasten her seatbelt, raising an

close, looking him in the