The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Karen couldn't tell if it was the pregnancy, but she sure was sleepy these days.

She slept like a log until the evening shadows stretched long and dark.

Opening her eyes, she caught snippets of conversation outside, and a man’s voice at that! Instinctively, she furrowed her brow, straining to listen, half worried it might be her dad. But thankfully, it was just Kenneth.

Dorothy had flown back from abroad; it was a no-brainer that Kenneth would swing by. Karen could've bet on it.

"Hey, Kenneth, you made it." Stepping into the living room, Karen clocked the off look in Kenneth’s eyes.

Dorothy nodded. "Yeah,

a knowing smile and plopped down beside Dorothy. "Kenneth, I would have told you myself, but you've been down lately. I figured this news might just make things worse." "I knew it!" Kenneth

get engaged. Do you have any idea how that would've affected your future?" The difference between being a first-time bride and

once it's on

he wanted to give Jeffrey a piece of his mind, and Karen too, while he was at it! "I get it, Kenneth. Lay off, will you? Dorothy's here, save me some face," Karen pleaded, knowing he could go on a lecture marathon as a schoolteacher. She quickly nudged Dorothy to exit

she? Her spirits are already down, so no need to scold her anymore." "You're always such a handful,” Kenneth sighed, then turned to Dorothy, "About the lawyer thing..." "I'll find someone myself, see who can help. If it really comes down to it, I'll apply for legal aid." Dorothy had reached out to several

didn’t expect to hit

We're bound to find someone." Dorothy nodded, her

given her was damning, so a lawyer was