True Love Waits novel Chapter 864

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.

After breakfast, Evelyn got 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 her to work, because she didn't want Carlos to find out about it.

In the regional CEO's office, 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 at the city, and knew the guy had an important surgery to perform that day. Finally, she decided to text him to cheer him on. "Good luck!"

Though it was only a short message, Sheffield, who was going to change into the sterile surgical gown, grinned from ear to ear. He immediately texted her back. "Thank you, honey. Love you!"

His wife's encouragement worked like magic. In an instant, Sheffield felt like he had been struck by a bolt of mystic lightning. He felt lit up, inspired, motivated.

Evelyn 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 a crack surgeon, she couldn't help but caution him.

Instead of texting back, Sheffield called her back right away. Startled by the ringtone, Evelyn picked up the phone hastily. "Hey, what's up?"

"Wow, it didn't even ring! You must have been waiting for my call." Sheffield's mischievous voice came from the other end of the line.

"Of course not..." she said. She was just waiting for his text.

"Eve, if I ace this, I'll take you out to dinner," he offered, smiling happily.

"No, thanks. I've heard that before. Not buying it." Evelyn wasn't a kid.

"Oh, really?" There was a hint of disappointment in his tone. "Fine, be that way. Back to work, I guess," he said.

A woman's voice came from the other end of the line. "Dr. Tang, it's time."

"I'm coming," 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."