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.

getting late. I'll head home for now. I'll come visit you again

Sidney. "Sidney, see Miss Maria

silently following Maria out of the hospital

the trash can, not sparing Maria a glance, and turned to

called

Sidney didn't stop walking.

was slow and unhurried as she said, "I had a long chat with your mother today. She kept asking why you resigned, especially since you left such a good position. Tell me, how should I answer her?" Hearing this, Sidney abruptly turned around and strode toward her, a cold glint appearing in his eyes as he stared at Maria's

exactly are you trying

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 me?" After a pause, he let out a cold laugh. "What's the matter? Afraid I'll

stick to me

the case, he must really

I should go