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.

car and Tayson drove her to the office. Sheffield pointed his car toward the hospital. Although they were going the same way, Evelyn didn't let Sheffield

a long while. She looked out at the city, and knew

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

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

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

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

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

said. She was

ace this, I'll take you out to

before. Not buying it." Evelyn wasn't

tone. "Fine, be that

woman's voice came from the other end

luck at work. But don't work too hard. Remember to think about me when you

"What's wrong?"

turning him down. She couldn't delay now. She cleared her throat and said, "Okay. Take me out. Now you

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

so

at the number on

senses. Evelyn quickly collected herself and said in an

Huo took the other documents today, leaving only two files

placed the file folders on the desk, Evelyn started going through them. As

not now. Mr. Huo reassigned the meeting

"Okay, I see."

at the papers for

about to leave, her phone rang.

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

with now. Just enjoy