The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

The family really didn't care whether they were having a boy or a girl; as long as the baby was healthy, that's all that mattered.

"So, have you two thought about your wedding yet? Planning to do it here, or somewhere else?"noveldrama

Karen's questions were always a bit out of left field. "If you're thinking about, say, the Bahamas or Hawaii, I need to start shopping for some flowy beach dresses!"

"That's totally up to Felicity," Miles replied, shrugging. "Wherever she wants to go, whenever she wants to marry me-I'm game."

Not like Miles got much say in this, honestly. If he had it his way, he'd marry Felicity tomorrow just to put his mind at ease—no time for second thoughts or complications.

Even though Calvin had technically lost out to him, the guy was still lurking around, looking for any opportunity. And with Felicity being pregnant, Miles felt even less secure.

"Don't make it sound like I'm some control freak," Felicity shot back, looping her arm through her mom's. "It's just that you're swamped at work! After the wedding, you probably won't even have time for a honeymoon."

She definitely didn't want their once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon to be spent with him glued to his phone, answering work emails the whole time.

They'd thought about waiting, maybe until things at the Lopez Corporation calmed down a bit. But, of course, the projects just kept piling up. When was there ever time to breathe?

"If you just say the word, I'll ditch all the work right now!" Miles promised.

At that, Jeffrey couldn't help but jump in. "Ha! That's classic Langston, just like

your old man. Get a girlfriend and suddenly forget work even exists!"

He barely finished his sentence before Everett walked in from outside.

"Jeffrey, care to repeat that?" Everett asked, eyebrow raised.

"No, no, I'm good!" Jeffrey shook his head so fast he looked like a bobblehead. "Didn't say a thing!"

Karen snorted, giving her husband a playful eye-roll. "You're hopeless, you know that? Everett walks in and you turn to mush."

"Hey, it's not fear. It's called getting along. You just wouldn't understand," Jeffrey retorted.

Everett made his way over to his grandson, scooping him up and making silly faces. "Where's Abigail? Still with Craig?"

Dorothy nodded. "Yeah, she'll probably be a while."

"Send her a message, would you? Tell her not to overdo it. If she's got too much on her plate, I'll send someone to help."

"Oh, relax," Dorothy chuckled. "Craig's a handful, but he'd never let our Abigail wear herself out."

Even though Abigail and Craig were divorced, Dorothy still knew her former son- in-law pretty well. And she suspected he was still hoping for a second chance.

"Yeah, well, remember when he said I could trust him with our daughter? Look how that turned out-Abigail got her heart broken."

"Let it go, Everett." Dorothy frowned, giving his arm a gentle pat. "That was ages ago. Why are you still harping on about it?"

"Because, after all these years, no one has hurt Abby but him," Everett grumbled, ruffling his grandson Elijah's soft hair. Abby was his absolute pride and joy, no one messed with her.

If not for Abigail herself stepping in back then, he would have given Magnolia a piece of his mind, too. The woman talked a big game, but she needed to learn that being a Lopez came with some perks, so what if Abby leaned on her family a bit? śwnovel

"Anyway, let's drop it. Since we're all here, why don't we help our son settle the wedding plans?" Dorothy suggested quietly. "Might be good for Langston to finally get a date a set-he's been on edge for ages."

"And who's fault is that?" Everett muttered. "He was the one who nearly blew it last time, right when they were picking out the dress." He grinned at Elijah. "Ain't that right,

buddy?"

Dorothy just sighed. "Honestly, Everett, aren't you a little old to still be this stubborn?"