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—”

record that for evidence! So, Mr. Turner, there’s no need to keep up the charade. Everyone finds it

casual, but each one was laden with biting

on being a gentleman who wouldn’t speak so harshly to a lady—whenever he was around Karen, it

still bore the bright imprint of a slap, and his recent car accident injuries were yet to heal, giving him a rather

if waiting to see what else he could possibly say. Maybe it was time to clear the air once and for

hand through his hair in frustration, licked his dry lips

I’m just not good at this pursuit thing. I’ve tried everything I know. How about

had been holding back for

hadn’t called Karen and hadn’t loitered under her apartment, forcing himself

his feelings for Karen, or even lead him

that hadn’t

he saw Karen, he still wanted to be close to her. Seeing her say goodnight to another man made

worried about me

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