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.

car toward the hospital. Although they were going the same way, Evelyn didn't let Sheffield drive her to work, because

in thought for a long while. She looked out at the city, and knew the guy had an important surgery to perform that day. Finally, she decided to

short message, Sheffield, who was going to change into the sterile surgical gown, grinned from ear to ear. He

instant, Sheffield felt like he had been

more words. "Don't get cocky. You sure you're alright?" Although she knew he was a crack

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

it didn't even ring! You must have been waiting for my call." Sheffield's mischievous voice came from the other end

not..." she said. She was

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

before. Not buying it."

tone. "Fine, be that way.

end of the line.

Remember to think about me when you have time. I love you! Goodbye." "Wait!" The young CEO called out to stop

"What's wrong?"

She cleared her throat and said, "Okay. Take

so wonderful! His whole world brightened because of Evelyn's words. "I

so softhearted,'

up in a hurry. Looking at the number on her

door brought her back to her senses. Evelyn quickly collected herself and

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

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

now. Mr. Huo reassigned the meeting

"Okay, I see."

Nadia left, Evelyn blankly looked at the papers for a moment before throwing

Evelyn was about to leave, her phone rang. She looked at the

lunch. It'll be here soon. Why don't you come up and have lunch

have something to deal with now. Just enjoy your lunch." She was