The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"I think now that we're broken up, there should be some boundaries."

Dorothy exhaled slowly, her voice soft, "Everett, next time you get sick, tell Kevin not to call me, okay?"

"...I didn't know he contacted you. Sorry about that."

"It's okay, just give him the message."

She glanced at her phone for the time.

Kevin hadn't returned yet, probably taking longer than expected with picking up Abigail and Langston.

And with Quincy possibly showing up soon, Dorothy decided it was time to leave.

"You're leaving?"

Everett picked up on her cue instantly.

"Yeah." Dorothy stood up, "Take care of yourself. The doctor said it wasn't serious, so it's probably just exhaustion. Try to get some rest."

She never imagined that one day she'd be having such an indifferent conversation with Everett.

Just... like any other acquaintance.

"Alright."

Everett didn't try to keep her there.

The longer she stayed, the harder it was for him to keep up the facade. He needed to exercise some restraint.

Dorothy took a few steps back, then opened the hospital room door.

Behind her, Everett suddenly spoke up.

"Today... I'm sorry."

"You mean about kissing me?"

"Yeah."

"It's fine. I don't have a boyfriend now, but if I did, it wouldn't be okay."

Everett's face tightened as he watched her leave the room, then clenched his fists.

He wasn't sure if Dorothy was saying this for his benefit or if she really was considering dating someone else! Either way, it truly hurt him.

Dorothy had hoped to leave without running into Quincy.

But it seemed fate had a sense of humor.

Just a few steps out of the room, she saw her approaching.

Kevin wasn't with her, probably had gone to pick up the kids first. "Ms. Sanchez?"

Seeing Dorothy, Quincy was surprised, but it quickly faded.

After all, they worked at the same company, and it was normal for Dorothy to visit the hospital knowing Everett was admitted.

Dorothy tried to walk past her, but Quincy blocked her path.

"Leaving already?"

"Is that any of your business?" Dorothy didn't want to exchange another word with her.

"Of course it is! You're here to see

my fiance, aren't you? Ms. Sanchez, I

think as an ex, you should be aware of certain boundaries! Distance is important."

"I don't need you to tell me that."

Dorothy's face was cold.

If it weren't for being stopped, she wouldn't want to spend another moment talking to Quincy.

What a waste of breath.

"Ha, Ms. Sanchez, sometimes I really admire

on the surface,

apartu! Inside you're falling belongs to en.swnovet

up the act. Is it fun for you?"

Quincy's dislike for Dorothy and her apparent aloofness grew.

As if she didn't care about anything!

Clearly, she was jealous, clearly upset about being dumped by Everett.

"Funny

You ould say that." Dorothy

until Everett dumpsContent bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

you'll get to experience it

yourself."

"That's impossible! He'll never break up with me. Everett can't live without me."

Quincy's confidence was unshakable, without a hint of hesitation or insecurity.

That look in her eyes was exactly like how Dorothy felt before, convinced Everett would never leave her.