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

Evelyn stood in front of the window, holding her phone in her hands, and was lost in thought for a long while. She looked out at the city, and knew the guy had an important surgery to perform that

surgical gown, grinned from ear to ear. He immediately texted her back. "Thank you, honey.

Sheffield felt like he had been

typed a few more words. "Don't get

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

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

she said. She was just waiting

I ace this, I'll take you out

before. Not buying it." Evelyn wasn't a

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

from the other end

told Evelyn, "Okay, good luck at work. But don't work too hard. Remember to think about me when you have time.

"What's wrong?"

now. She cleared her throat and said, "Okay.

because of Evelyn's words. "I know. Bye for now, Evelyn! Muah!" In the end, he

so softhearted,' he

a hurry. Looking at the number on her phone, Evelyn smiled

the door brought her back to her senses. Evelyn quickly collected herself and said in an even tone, "Please come

folders in her hands. "Miss Huo, Mr. Huo took the other

the file folders on the desk, Evelyn started going through

Huo reassigned

"Okay, I see."

the papers for a

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

the cook to prepare lunch. It'll be here soon. Why don't you come up and have lunch with

to deal with now. Just enjoy your lunch."