True Love Waits

His daughter was more important than work. Carlos wouldn't sacrifice his daughter's health on the altar of work.

"It's cool. I'll be in later, Dad."

"Okay. Be careful on the way. Remember to grab some breakfast first."

"Will do, Dad. Bye."

After hanging up, Evelyn heaved a sigh of relief. She looked at Sheffield, who held her and the quilt tightly. She commented abruptly, "Why do I feel like I'm having an affair with you?"

Sheffield was stunned for a moment. He chuckled and said with a smile, "I can see that. But why stop? I'm enjoying this."

Evelyn rolled her eyes at him.

"Do you want more sleep?"

She wanted to sleep a while longer. Last night, Sheffield was horny, and kept her up till the wee hours. But since her father had called, she was more wide awake. "No. I don't need a nap," she said. "Then get up, freshen up and have breakfast."

"Breakfast? You sound like you actually have some." She was wondering if he had gone out to buy it.

Sheffield grabbed her pajamas, put them on her and kissed her shoulder before he buttoned her. "Your man made it for you."

Evelyn patted his hand. "I didn't know my kitchen was that well-stocked." There was nothing in her freezer.

"I stopped by the store when I went jogging this morning."

'Jogging?'

Evelyn threw a glance at his body. No wonder he had such a good shape. It turned out he exercised a lot.

they were going the same way, Evelyn didn't let Sheffield drive her to work, because she didn't

stood in front of the window, holding her phone in her hands, and was lost in thought for a long while. She looked out at the city,

surgical gown,

an instant, Sheffield felt like he had

"Don't get cocky. You sure you're alright?" Although she knew he was a crack surgeon, she couldn't help

Sheffield called her back right away. Startled by the ringtone, Evelyn picked up the phone hastily. "Hey, what's

my call." Sheffield's

not..." she said. She was just

you out to dinner,"

I've heard that before. Not

really?" There was a hint of disappointment in his tone. "Fine, be

end of the line. "Dr.

luck at work. But don't work too hard. Remember to think about me when you have time. I love you! Goodbye."

"What's wrong?"

was a little remorseful for turning him down. She couldn't delay now. She cleared her throat and said, "Okay. Take me out.

because of

is so

up in a hurry. Looking at the number on her phone, Evelyn

to her senses. Evelyn quickly collected herself and said in an even tone,

two file folders in her hands. "Miss Huo, Mr. Huo took the other documents today, leaving only two files for you. He wanted to make sure

Evelyn started going through them.

Mr. Huo reassigned the meeting to

"Okay, I see."

blankly looked at the papers for a moment before throwing

was about to leave, her phone rang. She

You had lunch yet? Your mom asked the cook to prepare lunch. It'll be here soon. Why don't you

Dad. I have something to deal with now. Just enjoy your lunch." She was really busy this