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.

office. Sheffield pointed his car toward the hospital. Although they were going the same way, Evelyn

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, and knew the guy had an important surgery

was only a short message, Sheffield, who was going to change into the sterile surgical gown, grinned from ear to ear. He immediately texted her back. "Thank you,

an instant, Sheffield felt like he had been struck by a bolt of mystic lightning. He felt lit up,

was burning. She typed a few more words. "Don't get cocky. You sure you're alright?" Although she knew he was a crack surgeon, she

of texting back, Sheffield called her back right away. Startled by the ringtone, Evelyn picked

waiting for my call." Sheffield's mischievous voice came

course not..." she said. She

I ace this, I'll take you out to dinner," he

that before. Not buying it." Evelyn wasn't a

of disappointment in his tone. "Fine, be that way. Back to work,

from the other end of the line. "Dr.

Evelyn, "Okay, good luck at work. But don't work too hard. Remember to think about me when you have time. I love you! Goodbye." "Wait!" The young CEO called out to stop him from hanging up

"What's wrong?"

her throat and said, "Okay. Take me out. Now you have a reason to

wonderful! His whole world brightened because of Evelyn's words. "I know. Bye for now, Evelyn! Muah!" In the

so softhearted,'

hurry. Looking at the number on

knock on the door brought her back to her senses. Evelyn quickly collected herself and said in an even tone, "Please

Mr. Huo took the other documents today, leaving only two files for you. He wanted to make sure you were well-rested."

Nadia placed the file folders on the desk, Evelyn started going through them. As if remembering something,

Huo reassigned the meeting to

"Okay, I see."

looked at the papers for a

leave, her phone rang. She looked at the

Your mom asked the cook to prepare lunch. It'll be here soon.

have something to deal with now. Just