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

was for him to

took a few steps back, then opened the hospital room

Everett

"Today... I'm sorry."

about kissing

"Yeah."

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

face tightened as he watched her leave the room, then

if Dorothy was saying this for his benefit or if she really was considering dating someone

leave without

had

out of the

her, probably had gone to

Quincy was surprised, but it quickly

the same company, and it was

past her, but Quincy blocked her

"Leaving already?"

didn't want

it is! You're here to

aren't you?

ex, you should be

you to tell

Dorothy's face was cold.

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

waste

sometimes