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 keep up the facade. He needed to exercise

took a few steps back, then

her, Everett suddenly

"Today... I'm sorry."

mean about kissing

"Yeah."

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

tightened as he watched her leave the room,

saying this for his benefit or if she

had hoped to leave

had

steps out of the room,

her, probably had gone to pick up the kids

Quincy was surprised, but

it was normal for Dorothy

past her, but Quincy blocked her

"Leaving already?"

of your business?" Dorothy didn't want

course it is! You're here to

you? Ms.

an ex, you should be aware of certain

don't need you

Dorothy's face was cold.

stopped, she wouldn't want to spend another

waste

Ms. Sanchez, sometimes