The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 942

Jeffrey was on the verge of saying something more, but the words seemed inappropriate before they could even leave his lips. The fact that Dorothy had been poisoned was undeniable, and pointing fingers wouldn't change that.

"Here. Let me handle Quincy," Jeffrey finally said, “I have my ways of making people talk. She'll give us the antidote finally."

Everett gave him a look, his gaze darkening in silent agreement.

"Just don't kill her before we get that antidote." He said.

"Don't worry. She won't die. I know when to stop."

...

Despite the doctors' best efforts, Karen ended up having to deliver prematurely.

The medical team had done everything they could to keep the baby inside for as long as possible, but with the fetal heart rate showing signs of distress, they couldn't wait any longer.

Outside the maternity ward, Jeffrey looked nothing like a soon-to-be father. His legs were so weak he had to lean against the wall to stay upright.

Serena, finally unable to contain her worry, had cried her eyes out and taken solace in Derek's comforting embrace.

"If anything happens to my daughter... I don't know what I'll do..." she choked.

"Stop talking nonsense. She'll be fine," Derek tried to reassure her, though the tension was always evident on his face.

Kenneth, standing a bit apart, couldn't bring himself to scold Jeffrey seeing him in such a state. But ever since his cousin got involved with Jeffrey, it had been one problem after another. He was starting to question whether supporting their relationship had been the right decision at all.

He sighed heavily as his phone buzzed.

Glancing down, he saw it was his girlfriend calling.

With a frown, he silenced the phone without answering.

Everett moved to help him up, but Jeffrey gestured for a moment to collect himself. "Just give me a second. I'll be okay." He said.

He could finally breathe again...

When the doctor returned inside, it wasn't long before the baby was brought out.

The sound of her cries instantly brought tears to Jeffrey’s eyes, "My daughter! Everett, did you hear? My daughter is here! Karen gave me a daughter!"

Everett clapped him on the shoulder, turning to see Dorothy crying even harder.

"She's finally here..." she murmured.

He wrapped Dorothy in his arms, "The doctor said she's okay. No more tears."

"I, I just can't help it. I'm just so happy," Dorothy managed between sobs as Everett gently wiped her tears away and said, "I'm happy for them too."