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."

Everett didn't try to keep her there.

The longer she stayed, the harder it was for him to keep up the facade. He needed to exercise some restraint.

back, then opened the

her, Everett suddenly

"Today... I'm sorry."

mean about

"Yeah."

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

face tightened as he watched her leave the room, then clenched his

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

had hoped to leave without running

it seemed fate had

of

probably had gone to pick

Dorothy, Quincy was surprised,

company, and it was normal for Dorothy to visit

walk past her, but Quincy blocked

"Leaving already?"

didn't want to exchange

is! You're

you?

should be aware of certain boundaries! Distance is

don't need you to tell

Dorothy's face was cold.

it weren't for being stopped, she wouldn't

a waste of

Sanchez, sometimes