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."

try to keep

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

took a few steps back, then opened the

Everett

"Today... I'm sorry."

mean about

"Yeah."

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

face tightened as he watched her leave

if she

had hoped to leave without running

had a sense

out of

with her, probably had gone to pick up the kids

was surprised, but it quickly

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

past her, but Quincy

"Leaving already?"

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

it is! You're here

fiance, aren't you?

you should be aware of certain

don't need you to tell

Dorothy's face was cold.

wouldn't

waste

Sanchez, sometimes I really