The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 557

"Seriously, how can you say it's trash if you haven't even given it a chance?"

After a refreshing shower, Jeffrey felt a little revitalized. Shuffling in his slippers to the stereo, he decided to play a classic rock ballad to set the mood to dry his hair.

Karen stood there and watched his every move, feeling they were less like a one-night stand and more like an old married couple.

"What's with the dallying?" She thought, amused by his need to primp.

"Are you in a rush?" Jeffrey caught her gaze in the mirror with a teasing smile on his face.

Karen pursed her lips, choosing silence over a witty retort.

Just then, her phone started buzzing inside her purse.

She glanced at the caller ID: Kenneth.

Slipping out of the bedroom and into the living room for privacy, she answered, "Hey!"

"Your mom and dad called me, worried 'cause you haven't shown up at home. Didn't I drop you at your doorstep? Didn't you go inside?"

"Um, well, I ran into a former classmate and we got to talking. I’ve decided to grab dinner with the classmate. I'm staying with Dad and Mom for a few days anyway, so there’s no need to rush. I'll head back later."

"Alright, just give your mom a ring, so she won’t be worried."

"Will do!"

After hanging up, Karen was about to call her mother. But she hesitated, worried that Jeffrey might make a noise and give her away. Opting for a text message seemed safer.

Her message sent, and she made her way back to Jeffrey's bedroom.

Suddenly, the sound of the front door unlocking echoed through the house.

In the next instant, Jeffrey's parents appeared in the foyer, locking eyes with Karen.