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."

to keep her

longer she stayed, the harder it was for him to keep up the facade. He needed to exercise some

back, then

her, Everett suddenly spoke

"Today... I'm sorry."

about kissing

"Yeah."

boyfriend now, but if I did, it wouldn't be

her leave the room, then

Dorothy was saying this for his benefit or if she really was

had hoped to leave without

it seemed fate had a sense

of

her, probably had gone to pick up the

was surprised, but it

worked at the same company, and it was normal for Dorothy to visit the hospital knowing

her,

"Leaving already?"

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

course it is! You're here

fiance, aren't you? Ms.

an ex, you should be aware of certain

don't need you to tell

Dorothy's face was cold.

it weren't for being stopped, she wouldn't want to

waste of

Ms. Sanchez, sometimes