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.

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

turned to Sidney. "Sidney, see

picked up the trash bag, silently following Maria out of the

trash can, not sparing Maria a glance, and turned to head back to

Maria called after

Sidney didn't stop walking.

good position. Tell me, how should I answer her?" Hearing this, Sidney abruptly turned around and strode toward her, a cold glint appearing

what exactly are

have always been clear-come

"Absolutely not!" Sidney immediately

why are you still after me?" After a

you stick to me for

he must really

I should go

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