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.

and Tayson drove her to the office. Sheffield pointed his car toward the hospital. Although they were going the same way, Evelyn didn't let Sheffield

lost in thought for a long while. She looked out at the city, and knew the

was going to change into the sterile surgical gown, grinned from

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

didn't expect him to be this straightforward. Her face was burning. She typed a few more words. "Don't get cocky. You sure you're alright?" Although

Startled by the ringtone, Evelyn picked up the

it didn't even ring! You must have been waiting for my call."

she said. She was just waiting for

if I ace this, I'll take you out

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

disappointment in his tone. "Fine, be that way.

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

"What's wrong?"

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

because of Evelyn's words. "I know. Bye for

is so softhearted,' he

up in a hurry. Looking at

on the door brought her back to her senses. Evelyn quickly collected

Huo, Mr. Huo took the other documents today,

Evelyn started going through them. As if remembering something, she suddenly asked, "Am

not now. Mr. Huo reassigned

"Okay, I see."

blankly looked at the papers

leave, her phone rang. She looked at the caller ID and answered

the cook to prepare lunch. It'll be here soon. Why don't

I have something to deal with now. Just