The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 489

“Now you see! Everett’s heart has always belonged to our Dorothy, not that Heather!”

Jeffrey was left speechless by her blunt words. His arms crossed over his chest as he watched her vent. When the tirade was over, he finally murmured, “Are you still heading out for some beer?”

“Yes!”

Karen had the knack for being flexible – she had to express herself when discomforted, and so did when she was happy.

Jeffrey was still on the mend and not quite steady on his feet. Karen had to drive.

She wasn’t used to drive, especially not in a luxury car. It took her a good while to figure out the controls before they were finally on their way.

Once at the supermarket, Karen pushed the cart and loaded it with a dozen bottles of beer. She wasn’t sure which one tasted best, so she’d just try them all.

Jeffrey eyed her hoarding and pointed at the growing collection in the cart, “You’re not going to get out of your bed tomorrow if you drink all those.”

“No worries, as I don’t have to fret over Dorothy anymore. Everett’s got her covered.” Karen picked up a can with a red label, inspecting it back and forth but not recognizing a single word. “Hey, you drinking?”

tugged at the corner of Jeffrey’s

she not care about anyone else’s well–being,

my mind about your injury! Just that I thought your wouldn’t feel the pain, considering it’s

that up again? I’m

shoulder in a mock–consoling gesture, “I’m just looking out for you, reminding you to keep your eyes

coming back to

quiet. If he couldn’t beat her, he’d

Karen drove them back to the hotel. She glanced at the hotel’s entrance, noting the prominent letter ‘L‘ and pointed,

the family business of the Lopezes. This is just a drop in

her mind was racing. For

it would be!

rooted; without Everett’s protection, Dorothy might vanish from the world before

never felt

thought that he would be more restrained with the injuries, but….

have been

faxing than

even making