The neighborhood wasn't exactly run-down. It once fetched a pretty penny back in the day, even though the buildings had seen better years.
But a million-dollar sports car parked in these parts? That was a head-scratcher. The residents here weren't exactly the high-roller types.
Curiosity got the better of Karen as she stole a few more glances in that direction, only to catch a glimpse of someone familiar perched inside the car.
As she edged closer, her eyes widened in recognition—it was Jeffrey.
What on earth was he doing here?
Startled, Karen stumbled backward, nearly taking a tumble on the pavement.
Luckily, the car's occupant seemed to be fast asleep. His eyes shut tight, hands clutching his coat, his body curled up as if to ward off the chill.
When did he even get here, and why was he snoozing in his car?
That man was like a bad penny that always came back into her pocket.
Karen rolled her eyes and made to skedaddle, but fate had other plans.
She bumped into a chatty neighbor just back from a grocery run, who waved enthusiastically. "Karen! Look who's back!"
Oh, great. Just what she needed—the person in the car to hear.
Without daring a backward glance to check if Jeffrey had stirred, she waved half-heartedly and quickened her pace.
"Karen!" Jeffrey called behind her.
Karen gasped. Her back turned taut as she slowly twisted around, wearing a look of pure doom, "Mr. Turner, please tell me you're not here for me."
"Or what?" Jeffrey quipped. His eyes were still bleary from sleep, and if Karen was any closer, she might've spotted the crust in the corners. But even sleep-disheveled, he managed to look effortlessly cool.
His presence drew stares and double-takes in this quaint part of town. People thought a celebrity had just graced the sidewalks.
"You needed something?"
Karen found herself dragging him aside, away from prying eyes. The last thing she wanted was this spectacle reaching her parents' ears.
"Of course I need something." Jeffrey's shirt crinkled under her pull, which seemed to amuse him.
He shrugged, feigning innocence, "Not at all. I'm just here to make you take the toll."
"Cut the crap and get lost! I've got a house to get back to!"
She didn't have time for this nonsense.
"Going home? Great, I'll join you. Might as well meet your folks."
Karen stopped dead in her tracks and glared back, "Are you psycho?"
He nodded, playing along, "Yes. And you promised to take me to the hospital."
"I did no such thing!"
Jeffrey pretended not to hear her protest. He just grabbed her hand and steered her towards her parents' building.
Panicked, Karen struggled, "What are you trying to do?"
"Didn't you say that if you and I ended up as sex buddies, your mom would skin you alive? I'd love to see that happen."
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires
Why didn't Jeffrey call Everett from the office? Lock his door instruct security to not let anyone in and speak to Everett on the phone? Or send him a text giving him a quick summary of what's up and that he's on his way over. That way when he runs into Heather on his way out he informs her Everett already knows....
The children's stories are si boring. This book is like torture. I've put in so much time I have to see this through but it's becoming more difficult....
Finish this already...
Why are you delaying the updates? You wait over a month just to give us 5 chapters?...
Again no updates in weeks, is this where the story ends?...
Can you please just post the whole book this is dragging out and no updates in weeks...
Felicity s hold grow up n relise that craving is playing n finish getting back together correctly with mile n get married and Abigail needs to grow up n stop being shelter by her parent n realize that the other women is lying n getting her to hpget a divorce with Craig, n Craig needs to be to pride to see what's really going on n stop being dumb...
This story is getting boring already. Just wrap it up 🙏...
Can you please convey this to the person who owns this website? Update “find me in your labyrinth” novel please...author is MIA since 12/4......
I don't agree with not letting him in. That just seems cruel and besides wasn't the whole point of getting pregnant again was for him to experience and travel the journey of pregnancy with her?...