The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"How did he know..." "I'm not sure myself, but I've got to dash," the executive assistant said, making a beeline for the door. Just as he reached the threshold, he spun around, a reminder flashing in his eyes. "Don't breathe a word about my candor, okay? Mr. Lopez won't take kindly to the impression that his staff had disobeyed him." Watching him leave, Dorothy picked up the antacid tablets from her desk and popped two into her mouth.

They were bitter with an indescribable aftertaste—and she wasn't just talking about the pills.

Karen had only felt overwhelmingly sleepy, but suddenly, upon waking, she was hit with waves of morning sickness.

In the early hours, when she should have been in the throes of deep slumber, she found herself rushing to the bathroom, clinging to the porcelain god for dear life.

"I've called the doctor, Karen! Open the door!" She had locked herself in, leaving Jeffrey with no choice but to pound helplessly on the bathroom door.

going to let him in, he contemplated busting the door

in time, a ghastly pale shade,

sickness, a normal part of pregnancy.” Hadn't he ever heard of such a thing? Morning sickness was common knowledge, right? Jeffrey's brows were knitted together with concern that he couldn't quite shake off. "You look awful. Maybe the doc can help. Isn't there something that can be done? I'll have her prescribe

waiting in the living room. Upon seeing Karen, she quickly asked, "Is the morning sickness that bad? Did you eat something greasy before bed?" "No, I was asleep and

fine." She hadn't intended for

Karen went to freshen up

she came back, Jeffrey was still in

before asking, "Aren't you heading into the office today?" "Nothing pressing today. I'll go in tomorrow." Perfect,

Karen could finish her thought, Jeffrey unexpectedly asked, "So, this morning sickness... the doctor thinks it might last a while?" "Some experience it for just a month, others until the baby comes," Karen replied. While she hadn't been through pregnancy herself, she had been there for Dorothy through hers. Besides,

I could look for a top specialist..." "There's nothing to be done! It's a natural bodily response. Not even the best doctor can change that." Karen's complexion had yet to recover, but the worst of the nausea had passed