"Yeah, right!"
Jeffrey hadn't even realized what was going on before he blurted out an answer.
Everett paused for a few seconds, then gritted his teeth and said, "When's Kenneth getting here?"
"What are you talking about?"
"Didn't Kenneth ask you to set up a meal with Dorothy?"
Jeffrey suddenly understood, paused for a few seconds, and then began to laugh so hard he had to clutch his belly. He felt like he could roll on the floor laughing!
"I was just pulling your leg! You took that seriously? Everett, for all your smarts, you sure had a blonde moment! Couldn't you tell from my tone?"
"Get lost."
Everett was about to hang up when Jeffrey told him to stay, "Hey! Don't be so quick to get mad, man! I'm just looking out for you. Look, Karen and I are expecting and we've tied the knot. And you're still flying solo, buddy. I'm just concerned about you!"
"Concerned about me?"
"Yeah! Don't you get a little envious seeing Karen and me so in tune?"
Everett let out a snort, "Envious, huh? So envious that you're coming to Liberty City tomorrow. Got a job for you to take over, lasting a year."
"What?!" Jeffrey's eyes bulged as he shouted, "No way, man! I don't want to leave Eldorria City! Karen's still pregnant. That's just cruel, dude!"
"Hmm, I guess I'm just too envious of your harmonious duo."
There was only silence on the other end.
"Still want to say something like ‘in tune’?"
Jeffrey quickly let out an appeasing laugh, "Nope, nope, we actually fight all the time! Man, looking after a pregnant lady is tough work. I think being single like you is the life! I envy you!"
"Cut the crap. Don't send me any more goofy messages."
"Heh, you got it, Mr. Lopez!"
Dorothy tugged at her lip, looking down, "You guys go ahead, I'll pass. Got too much work."
"Don't you miss the kids?"
"Of course, I do. I'll just pick them up from Everett's then." As for going to the resort, that was tantamount to a group vacation, which could be awkward.
Jeffrey and Karen were a couple and would naturally stick together. And for her and Everett, the ex-husband and ex-wife, sharing meals and accommodations would be inconvenient.
"Dorothy! Don't be a party pooper!" Karen rushed over, tugging at her hand and pouting, "Think about it, when was the last time we got to hang out? Once I have the baby, I'll have even less time to go out! Do it for me, will you?"
"But I—"
"Are you still hung up on Everett, Dorothy? Is that why you're afraid to go? Afraid you won't be able to control yourself?"
Dorothy was taken aback.
Jeffrey squinted and smiled, "If that's not the case, why refuse? Isn't it good to give Abigail and Langston more memories with both parents around?"
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?...