After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

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.

home for now. I'll come visit you again soon," Maria said after Ruth finished

to Sidney. "Sidney, see

picked up the trash bag, silently following Maria

into the trash can, not sparing Maria a glance, and

Maria called after

Sidney didn't stop walking.

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

what exactly are you trying to

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

"Absolutely not!" Sidney immediately

voice. "Don't you find this 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 me?" After a pause, he let out a cold laugh. "What's the matter? Afraid I'll go see Aveline? Is this Lucas'

you stick to me for

the case, he must

Maybe I should go