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.

the office. Sheffield pointed his car toward the hospital. Although they were going the same way, Evelyn didn't

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

into the sterile surgical gown, grinned from ear to ear. He

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

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

called her back right away. Startled by

You must have been waiting for my

not..." she said. She

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

Not buying it." Evelyn

his tone. "Fine, be that way. Back

came from the other end of

too hard. Remember to think about me when you have time. I love you! Goodbye." "Wait!" The young CEO

"What's wrong?"

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

wonderful! His whole world brightened because of Evelyn's words. "I know. Bye for now, Evelyn! Muah!" In the end, he even made kissing sounds over the

so

Looking at the number on

her senses. Evelyn quickly collected herself and said

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

through them. As if remembering something, she suddenly

Mr. Huo reassigned the meeting

"Okay, I see."

the papers for a moment before throwing herself into her

was about to leave, her phone rang. She looked at the caller ID and

Your mom asked the cook to prepare lunch. It'll be here soon. Why don't you come up and

with now. Just enjoy your lunch." She