The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Jeffrey was utterly shell-shocked.

His words came to an abrupt halt.

Langston was wide-eyed as he glanced between Mr. Turner and Aunt Karen.

Abigail, blissfully unaware, had been too preoccupied with her candy to notice anything amiss. But once the silence sunk in, she edged closer to Langston, “Brother, what’s wrong with Aunt Karen?”

Langston quickly clamped a hand over her mouth. “Uh… Mr. Turner, Aunt Karen, I’m going to check why mom hasn’t come in yet with Abigail!”

With that, he whisked Abigail off by the hand and darted out.

Watching Langston and Abigail leave, Karen snapped back to reality and stood up abruptly. “Enjoy your meal, I’m heading home.”

Before she could make it to the door, a firm grip caught her wrist.

Karen looked down at Jeffrey as she spoke with a harsh tone, “Don’t worry, there’s no chance of pregnancy. I’ve taken pills for prevention.”

“I wasn’t actually—”

and got pregnant, I wouldn’t come to you. You can record that for evidence! So, Mr. Turner, there’s no need to keep up

words sounded almost casual, but each one was

Jeffrey couldn’t fathom—seeing as he prided himself on being a gentleman who wouldn’t speak so harshly to a lady—whenever he was around Karen, it was as if his mouth disconnected from

on a sec! Let me get this straight…” Jeffrey’s face still bore the bright imprint of a slap, and his recent car accident injuries were yet to heal, giving him a

Instead, she stood there, watching him as if waiting to see what else he could possibly say. Maybe it was time to clear the air

his dry lips and slumped back in his chair with a deflated

this pursuit thing. I’ve tried everything I know. How about you just tell

been holding back for

called Karen and hadn’t loitered under her

might lessen his feelings for Karen, or even lead

that hadn’t happened at

close to her. Seeing her say goodnight to another man made him want

you worried about me getting

been careful, always used protection—except with you.”Books Chapters