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

it was for him to keep up

a few steps back, then opened the hospital room

her, Everett suddenly

"Today... I'm sorry."

about kissing

"Yeah."

now, but

face tightened as he watched her leave the room,

if she really was considering dating someone else! Either way,

leave without

fate had a

of the room,

to pick up

Dorothy, Quincy was surprised,

it was normal for Dorothy to visit

to walk past her, but

"Leaving already?"

didn't want

course it is! You're

aren't you? Ms. Sanchez,

an ex, you should be aware of certain boundaries! Distance is

need you to tell me

Dorothy's face was cold.

for being stopped, she wouldn't want to

waste

Ms. Sanchez, sometimes I