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

was for him to keep up

few steps back, then opened the

her, Everett

"Today... I'm sorry."

about kissing

"Yeah."

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

tightened as he watched her

saying this for his benefit or if she really

hoped to leave without

fate had a

steps out of the room, she

with her, probably had gone to pick up the kids first. "Ms.

surprised,

it was normal for Dorothy

her, but Quincy blocked

"Leaving already?"

Dorothy didn't

it is!

aren't you? Ms. Sanchez,

ex, you should be aware of certain

you to tell

Dorothy's face was cold.

wouldn't want to spend another moment talking

waste of

sometimes