As Sidney's figure grew smaller in the distance, the ache in Maria's chest deepened. She felt a bit dazed.

How could this be happening?

Why did watching him walk away hurt so much?

It wasn't supposed to be like this.

From the very beginning, her intentions toward him had never been pure.

She wasn't supposed to develop feelings for him.

Yet, the memory of his cold, disdainful eyes and his indifferent attitude tore at her heart.

Maria turned around, tilting her head back slightly and closing her eyes as she tried to regain her composure.

Once she'd steadied herself, she got back into her car.

If it wasn't meant to be, it was time to cut her losses.

If Sidney wasn't going to cooperate, then

...

the scene unfold,

with gratitude. "Thank you, Miss

to hear some juicy gossip. If I'm not mistaken, wasn't

"Former boss," Sidney corrected.

the look she gave him said more than words could. Sidney knew exactly what she was thinking but chose

I'll be going now. Feel free to send me any

with a

touched her chin thoughtfully, the intrigue in

a story here..."

thrilling relationships. It

weeks, Sidney's life remained calm. Fawn would occasionally message him with her ideas, and he would continuously revise the blueprints, discussing the details

the designs were finalized, and Sidney began coordinating with the

transferred her eline from the Skyler Group hospital to a regular one. Just as the transfer paperwork was completed, his phone rang. Seeing Aveline's name on the screen, he

"Hey, Aveline."

mom? Wasn't the hospital good

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