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

to keep up the

steps back,

her, Everett suddenly spoke

"Today... I'm sorry."

about kissing

"Yeah."

have a boyfriend now, but if I did, it

as he watched her leave the room, then clenched his

or if she really was considering dating

hoped to leave without

it seemed fate had a

steps out of the room, she saw her

to pick up the kids

was surprised,

and it was normal for Dorothy to visit the hospital knowing

her, but Quincy

"Leaving already?"

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

course it is!

fiance, aren't you?

an ex, you should be aware

don't need you to tell me

Dorothy's face was cold.

for being stopped, she wouldn't want to spend another moment talking

waste of

Sanchez, sometimes