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.

hospital. Although they were going the same way, Evelyn didn't let Sheffield drive her to work, because she didn't want Carlos to find out about

hands, and was lost in thought for a long while. She looked out at the city, and knew

the sterile surgical gown, grinned from ear to ear. He immediately texted her back. "Thank

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

didn't expect him to be this straightforward. Her face was burning. She typed a few more words. "Don't get cocky. You sure you're alright?" Although she knew he was

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

waiting for my call." Sheffield's mischievous voice came from the other end of the

she said. She

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

Not

There was a hint of disappointment in his tone. "Fine, be that way. Back

end

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 stop him from hanging up the

"What's wrong?"

She couldn't delay now. She cleared her throat and said, "Okay. Take me out. Now you have a reason to do

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

is so

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

Evelyn quickly collected herself and

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

Evelyn started going through them.

reassigned the

"Okay, I see."

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

phone rang. She looked at the caller ID and answered it. "Hi,

asked the cook to prepare lunch. It'll be here soon. Why

now. Just enjoy your lunch." She was