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.

in her 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 drive

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

Sheffield, who was going to change into the sterile surgical gown, grinned from ear to ear. He immediately texted her back.

an instant, Sheffield felt like he had been struck

typed a few more words. "Don't get cocky. You sure

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

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

She was just

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

before. Not buying it." Evelyn

disappointment in his tone. "Fine, be that way. Back to work, I guess,"

came from the other end of the

replied Sheffield. Then he told 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!" The young

"What's wrong?"

cleared her throat and said, "Okay. Take me out. Now

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

so softhearted,'

up in a hurry. Looking at

door brought her back to her senses. Evelyn quickly collected herself

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

started going through

now. Mr. Huo reassigned

"Okay, I see."

left, Evelyn blankly looked at the papers for a

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

the cook to prepare lunch. It'll be here soon. Why don't you

something to deal with now. Just enjoy your