The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Let's head back, Karen!" Jeff urged as he tried to catch Karen's eye, signaling her to leave.

But Karen was seething, her anger blinding her to Jeff's pleading looks.

"I'm not leaving! I won't let anyone bully Dorothy!"

"She'll be fine, just come with me."

Out of options, Jeff walked over and, without further ado, scooped his wife into his arms.

"Jeff, put me down this instant!"

"We'll talk about it at home! Uh... Everett, Dorothy, you guys chat. We're heading out."

Everett wished for nothing more than their immediate disappearance.

Dorothy could only offer an awkward smile. "Karen, don't worry about me. I'll call you after we're done here."

"Jeff! Let me go, you-"

Somehow, Jeff managed to whisk Karen away.

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they had longed for a moment alone. Now,

"You..."

I can't give you

excuses. She had to stand up for her

had been without their mother for too long. If she were to

live without the children. Just don't leave

you insist on me staying! Everett, if you truly care for Quincy, then stop meddling in my affairs. I'll take the kids with me; they'll give you

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just about her reluctance to part with her children; she simply couldn't trust Quincy to care for

she would become

be at peace with

me! What you think is happening between Quincy and me-it's not like

what is

always waiting for Everett to

was

since returning to the Bay Residence was

ask too many questions. Stay here at the Bay Residence with

it," Dorothy refused flatly. "I won't