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 hospital

Everett suddenly spoke

"Today... I'm sorry."

mean about kissing

"Yeah."

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

as he watched her leave the room, then

for his benefit or if she really was considering dating

hoped to leave

seemed fate had a sense

steps out of the room, she saw her

to pick up the kids

Quincy was surprised,

and it was normal for Dorothy to visit

past her, but Quincy blocked her

"Leaving already?"

business?" Dorothy didn't want

is! You're

you?

ex, you should be aware of certain

need you to tell me

Dorothy's face was cold.

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

a waste of

sometimes I