Maria sat on the side, watching him with a faint smile.

Sidney couldn't reveal his true feelings just yet.

He hesitated before saying, "I've already eaten."

Ruth's expression became more complicated upon hearing this. "But there's so much food. It'd be such a waste to throw it away."

Maria chuckled and said, "Ma'am, it's my fault for not considering your health. It really would be a waste to throw the food away, so I'll just take it home with me."

Ruth gave a helpless smile. "Sidney worries too much about me. I'm already this old; what's wrong with eating something good? Frankly, how many more days do I even have left to enjoy it?" Sidney immediately frowned. "Mom, don't say that."

"Alright, alright, I know," Ruth quickly responded, noticing he was about to get upset.

Sidney placed the light dishes on the small table and watched his mother eat.

Maria watched him with interest, her gaze circling around Sidney as if she was amused by something.

head home for now. I'll come visit you again soon," Maria

to Sidney.

picked up the trash bag, silently following Maria

into the trash can, not sparing Maria a

Maria called

Sidney didn't stop walking.

today. She kept asking why you resigned, especially since you left such a good position. Tell me, how should I answer her?"

are you trying to

eyebrow and said, "My intentions have always been clear-come back and work for me

"Absolutely not!" Sidney immediately

disgusting? You've manipulated me to serve your own ends, and now that your boss doesn't need anything from you, why are you still after

have you stick to me for

he

Maybe I should go

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