Sidney paused for a moment before answering the call. "Hello?"

"Turn around," came Maria's lazy voice from the other end of the line.

Sidney followed her instruction and turned his head, spotting a car parked nearby.

Maria was in the driver's seat, waving at him to come over.

Fawn, noticing his gaze shift, looked in the same direction and asked curiously, "Who's that?"

Sidney hung up the phone and turned to Fawn.

After a brief pause, he said, "Miss Powell, I might need your help with something. It might be a little awkward, so if you're uncomfortable, you don't have to." Fawn blinked her wide eyes, still confused. "What do you need help with? Tell me first."

...

Maria sat in the car, watching as Sidney continued chatting with the girl.

Her brow slowly furrowed.

that girl

they be talking about that was taking

Maria was about to lose her patience, Sidney finally made his way over, with Fawn following

"Get in

talk to him about? He's busy right now," Fawn interrupted

middle of something. If it's urgent,

you sure you want me to say it right

nodding. "I'm

at my place. When do you

calm expression shattered in an instant. He couldn't believe Maria would stoop

eyes darted between Maria and Sidney.

revelation! This was too thrilling to

his teeth and replied, "I

Maria nodded, turning to Fawn. "Sorry for the scene. Do you mind if I talk

and shook her head. "I do mind. I've got a lot of ideas I need to

a bold response from

would've stepped aside by

furrowed his brow and gave Maria a quick glance. "I have things to do. If you're not going to say anything

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