The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"If only I'd known, I would've-" "Would've what?" Dorothy cut her off, a playful edge to her tone as she cradled the baby closer.

Karen pouted and said, "If I'd known, I wouldn't have gotten involved with Jeffrey at all! I would've stayed single, child-free for my entire life!" Dorothy sat by her side, held the baby, and laughed, "Look at your daughter! Can you really say that now?" The infant in her arms was sleeping soundly, peaceful and undisturbed. Even though she was premature, with more wrinkles than a full-term baby and her skin so delicate and pale, her big eyes and pronounced nose were unmistakable.

As Karen gazed at her, tears suddenly sprang to her eyes, which startled Dorothy. "What's wrong? Are you feeling okay?" Karen shook her head, wiping away her tears. "Dorothy... it feels like just yesterday we were clocking in at Prosperity Consortium, and now here we are, with kids of our own. It's like I'm living in a dream." It seemed like only yesterday when they were navigating their careers, never imagining where life would take them. Dorothy hadn't expected to find herself with Everett, the CEO of Lopez Corporation, of all people. And she certainly hadn't anticipated any ties with the man who once pined after Heather Garcia.

understanding Karen's hormonal-driven

reached out an empty hand, offering a comforting pat on Karen's shoulder. "Even if it feels like a dream, it's a beautiful one. I have Abigail and Langston, and Everett has been by my side through thick and thin. And you, you have Jeffrey who adores you so much. We should count our blessings." "Yeah..." Karen sighed, then looked

the lawsuit." "Really? But then-" "Dropping the lawsuit doesn't mean I've forgiven Everett's mother. But I don't want to hold back Everett any longer. I can't ever see eye to eye with Amanda." Karen nodded in understanding. "I'd feel the sif I were you.' "You do?" "Of course! I've told you that I would be with you all the time, Dorothy, whether you pursue it or let it go for Everett's sake. You've always lived for others; it's tto do something for yourself. Your mother, bless her soul, wouldn't

he's less busy." she decided, unsure of how

overjoyed. He might even feel

a sinking feeling something had gone awry. But he hesitated to reach out to his son for details, fearing whatever mess Quincy had gotten inte might drag him down too. Eventually, though, he

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