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.

few steps back, then opened the

Everett suddenly

"Today... I'm sorry."

about

"Yeah."

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

watched her

sure if Dorothy was saying this for his benefit or if she really was

leave

seemed fate had

few steps out of the room, she

wasn't with her, probably had gone to pick up the kids

was surprised, but it

they worked at the same company, and it was normal for Dorothy to visit the hospital knowing Everett was

her, but Quincy blocked

"Leaving already?"

that any of your business?" Dorothy didn't want to

course it is! You're here

aren't you?

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

need you to tell me

Dorothy's face was cold.

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

a waste

Sanchez, sometimes I