The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

If Karen hadn't thrown such a curveball, Dorothy might have been none the wiser. She dashed over and clamped a hand over Jeffrey's mouth, which only ended up making Dorothy feel awkward. As if she had been gossiping about Everett behind Karen's back...

"Today, it's just going to be a girls' day out for Dorothy and me. You can stay home!" Karen said as she looped her arm through Dorothy's.

Jeffrey's handsome face turned into a picture of sorrow, "Honey... Karen..." "Get lost!" Karen snapped, grabbing the car keys from the hall table and handing them to Dorothy. "You drive, Dorothy!" "Are you sure we shouldn't bring him along? What if we need some muscle for something, like climbing up and down the hospital stairs." Dorothy, who had been through childbirth, knew all too well what a prenatal checkup entailed.

"No need! Jeffrey arranged for VIP service. We won't need your help; your company is all I need." Dorothy shot Jeffrey a sympathetic look.

She cautiously ventured only after they got in the car, "Did you guys have a fight over something?" "Nah, it's trivial!" "Is it... about me?" "No way! It has nothing to do with you!" Karen was resolute, refusing to bring up Everett's name and add to Dorothy's concerns.

Seeing Karen's certainty, Dorothy felt a bit relieved.

Jeffrey's car stealthily trailing them in the rear-view

she knew that man would

like bubblegum stuck to our shoe—impossible to shake off." Dorothy sighed resignedly, "He's worried about you! How about I head off and you let him keep you company?" "No way, I want my best gal by my side!" Karen chuckled. "Hey, when your court date comes up, can I come with you? I want to be there in the gallery!" "You're pregnant, honey. That's no place for you." Courtrooms weren't exactly cheerful places, and going through a security scan would bring radiation,

you." "Karen, just bringing that baby into the world safe and sound is my biggest wish. Forget the rest,” Dorothy said, gripping the steering wheel and forcing

"I've thought it through. Whatever the

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