The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1126

As soon as Karen got back to the mansion, she caught sight of Jeffrey twirling their daughter in the living room, a scene that could melt any heart.

Spotting her, Jeffrey arched an eyebrow. "Where've you been all morning? Tried calling you, but no luck."

"Ah, it was nothing. Just swung by the hospital to check on my brother," Karen replied, swapping her shoes and setting down her bag before moving closer to Jeffrey.

The sudden closeness caught Jeffrey off guard. "What's up?"

"Just... thinking," Karen murmured, her gaze flitting over Jeffrey, pondering how to broach the subject she had in mind. "I've noticed you've been hanging around the house more lately. Doesn't The Lopez Corporation need you?"

Jeffrey, gently rocking their daughter, responded casually, "Ever since Everett and Dorothy broke up, he's thrown himself into work. They don't really need me there. Everett's got it covered."

"And how's he holding up? All those late nights can't be good for him," Karen prodded, her concern genuine.

"He's always been a workhorse; I'm sure he's fine," Jeffrey replied nonchalantly, easing Karen's worry somewhat.

His answer, so effortlessly delivered, suggested either Everett was indeed okay, or Jeffrey was in the dark about any issues—though the latter seemed unlikely given how close the two men were.

"Why the sudden interest in Everett's health?" Jeffrey asked with a hint of curiosity.

"Just making conversation," Karen said, taking their daughter into her arms. "Dorothy mentioned Everett was sick, ended up in the hospital yesterday. Kevin called her, and she went with him."

Jeffrey's expression darkened instantly. "He was in the hospital?"

"Yeah. He didn't tell you?"

"No... I'll give Everett a call. See what's going on," Jeffrey said, hurrying off.

Karen quickly texted Dorothy the entire encounter, hoping to provide some reassurance.

As the nanny appeared, Karen handed over her daughter, "Can you watch her for a bit?"

"Of course, Mrs. Turner."