The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1110

"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.

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