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.

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

"I know."

posture, bent head, and the shadow his lashes

wished he could just sew his

Dorothy will make things right for you soon

"Right."

around, Dorothy saw a worried Everett and a guilt-ridden

What was this combination?

go through with the pregnancy or not?" Karen was genuinely unsure, hoping for some guidance.

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

knowing she had put them in a

comforting words to Karen, Dorothy and Everett left

Dorothy turned to look at

about him

he had lost his voice,

"Everett?"

He reached over to fasten her

opportunity to get close,