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.

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

and was lost in thought for a long while. She looked out at the city, and knew the guy had an important

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,

encouragement worked like magic. In an instant, Sheffield felt like he had been struck by a bolt of mystic lightning. He felt

typed a few more words. "Don't get cocky. You sure you're alright?" Although

called her back right away. Startled by the ringtone, Evelyn picked up

ring! You must have been waiting for my call." Sheffield's mischievous voice came from the other

she said. She was

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

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

disappointment in his tone. "Fine, be that way. Back to work, I guess," he

other end of

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

"What's wrong?"

cleared her throat and said, "Okay. Take me out. Now you have

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

so

Looking at the

her senses. Evelyn quickly collected herself and said in an even tone, "Please come

walked in with 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 you were

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

reassigned

"Okay, I see."

at the papers for a moment

to leave, her phone rang. She looked at the

cook to prepare lunch. It'll be

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