The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1393

The reason felt a bit far-fetched, honestly.

Dorothy couldn't help but question the sincerity behind her best friend's words!

Just moments ago, when she heard that Jeffrey had gotten physical, and even with a pregnant woman at that, she was naturally upset and didn't think much about the logic of it all.

But now, reflecting on it... it just didn't seem likely...

Jeffrey wasn't the type to raise his hand.

Not unless he was really asking for trouble.

But considering Karen's feelings, Dorothy didn't burst her bubble just yet. Instead, she tried to calm her down first, knowing well that a pregnant woman's emotions could affect the baby.

Soon after, Everett showed up with Jeffrey in tow.

"Babe, I'm sorry, please don't be mad!" Jeffrey pleaded.

Hearing this, Dorothy's heart skipped a beat. Could it be true? Did Jeffrey actually hit a pregnant woman?

But then, seeing Jeffrey's face cleared all her doubts.

His face was covered in scratches, courtesy of Karen, all red and marked!

No wonder she said the blood was Jeffrey's...

"What in the world happened?" Dorothy couldn't believe that their trip to Everglow City had led to such chaos.

This trip seemed like a bad idea now!

Jeffrey, hand on his face, spoke in a woeful tone, "As soon as we got back, she was just furious. Nothing I did could calm her down. I just wanted her to stop talking, and she took it as me being impatient! So, I thought, maybe I should just keep my distance, go check on our daughter, but that just made her angrier!"

Dorothy glanced at Everett, who just shrugged. "And what about Karen saying you were abusive?"

"Abusive?! Me, abusive?!" Jeffrey's voice could've hit an octave higher in disbelief. "As if I have the courage for that!"

"Karen, what's going on?" Dorothy turned to Karen.

She leaned in for a passionate kiss with Everett before getting up to wash up for bed.

But once settled in, Dorothy noticed Everett didn't seem ready to join her.

"Is... is there something else? Work stuff?"

"No, Kevin's got things covered at the Lopez Corporation."

"So why aren't you coming to bed?"

A hint of embarrassment crossed Everett's handsome features. He pressed his lips together, "I haven't showered yet. You go ahead and sleep, I'll be quick."

"How long will you be? I'll wait."

"Just sleep, don't wait up."

With that, he hurried into the bathroom, his steps betraying a sense of urgency...