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 her

to

a few steps back, then

her, Everett suddenly spoke

"Today... I'm sorry."

mean about kissing

"Yeah."

have a boyfriend now, but

he watched her leave

if Dorothy was saying this for his benefit or if she really was considering dating someone else! Either way, it truly

had hoped to leave without running into

had

of the room, she saw her

probably had gone to pick up the kids first.

Dorothy, Quincy was surprised, but

worked at the same company, and it was normal for Dorothy

her,

"Leaving already?"

any of your business?" Dorothy didn't want

is! You're here to

fiance, aren't you? Ms. Sanchez,

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

you to tell me

Dorothy's face was cold.

being stopped, she wouldn't want to

a waste of

Ms. Sanchez, sometimes I