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

for a long while. She looked out at

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

like he had been struck by a bolt of mystic lightning. He

this straightforward. Her face was burning. She typed a few more words. "Don't get cocky.

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

You must have been waiting for my call." Sheffield's mischievous voice came

said. She

if I ace this, I'll take you out to

Not buying it." Evelyn wasn't a

There was a hint of disappointment in his tone.

end of the

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!"

"What's wrong?"

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

did he have a feeling that this world was so wonderful! His whole world brightened because of Evelyn's words. "I know. Bye for now,

is so softhearted,'

up in a hurry. Looking at

Evelyn

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

going through them. As if remembering something, she suddenly

Mr. Huo reassigned the meeting to Mr.

"Okay, I see."

blankly looked at the papers

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

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

now. Just enjoy your lunch." She