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."

didn't try to keep

longer she stayed, the harder it was for him to

steps back, then opened

her, Everett suddenly

"Today... I'm sorry."

about kissing

"Yeah."

I don't have a boyfriend now, but if I

watched her leave the room,

if she really was considering dating someone else! Either

hoped to leave without running

it seemed fate had a

out of the

wasn't with her, probably had gone to pick up the kids first. "Ms.

Quincy was surprised, but it quickly

was normal for Dorothy to

past her, but

"Leaving already?"

didn't want to exchange another word

it is! You're

you? Ms.

be aware of certain boundaries! Distance

don't need you to tell

Dorothy's face was cold.

for being stopped, she wouldn't want to

waste

Ms. Sanchez, sometimes I