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.

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

"I know."

calm, his posture, bent head, and the shadow his lashes cast

he could just

make things right for

"Right."

Dorothy saw a worried Everett and a

What was this combination?

or not?" Karen was genuinely unsure, hoping for

you and your husband to discuss," Dorothy said, taking Everett's hand

admitted, knowing she had put them in a

to Karen, Dorothy

in the car, Dorothy turned to look

him since

had lost his voice,

"Everett?"

reached over to fasten

took the opportunity to get close, looking him in the eye.