The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"I think now that we're broken up, there should be some boundaries."

Dorothy exhaled slowly, her voice soft, "Everett, next time you get sick, tell Kevin not to call me, okay?"

"...I didn't know he contacted you. Sorry about that."

"It's okay, just give him the message."

She glanced at her phone for the time.

Kevin hadn't returned yet, probably taking longer than expected with picking up Abigail and Langston.

And with Quincy possibly showing up soon, Dorothy decided it was time to leave.

"You're leaving?"

Everett picked up on her cue instantly.

"Yeah." Dorothy stood up, "Take care of yourself. The doctor said it wasn't serious, so it's probably just exhaustion. Try to get some rest."

She never imagined that one day she'd be having such an indifferent conversation with Everett.

Just... like any other acquaintance.

"Alright."

try to

was for him to keep up the facade. He needed to exercise

few steps back, then opened the hospital room

Everett

"Today... I'm sorry."

mean about

"Yeah."

a boyfriend now, but if I did, it

face tightened as he watched her leave the room, then clenched his

wasn't sure if Dorothy was saying this for his benefit or if she really was considering dating someone else! Either way, it

leave without running

had a

out of the room,

to pick up the

was surprised, but

was normal for

her, but Quincy blocked

"Leaving already?"

that any of your business?" Dorothy didn't want to exchange another

is! You're here to

you?

be aware of certain boundaries! Distance is

you to tell

Dorothy's face was cold.

wouldn't want to spend another

a waste

Ms. Sanchez, sometimes I