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.

all, she'd only intended to play around from the start. If

...

who had been watching the scene unfold, noticed when Maria

at her with gratitude. "Thank you,

even got to hear some juicy gossip. If I'm

"Former boss," Sidney corrected.

curiosity, and the look she gave him said more than words could. Sidney knew exactly

going now. Feel free to send me any ideas

do," Fawn replied with a grin, watching

her chin thoughtfully, the intrigue in her

definitely a story here..." Fawn

complex, thrilling relationships. It made her want to

calm. Fawn would occasionally message him with her ideas, and he would continuously revise the blueprints, discussing the details with

later, the designs were finalized, and Sidney began coordinating with

Just as the transfer paperwork was completed, his phone rang. Seeing Aveline's name on the

"Hey, Aveline."

you transfer your mom? Wasn't the

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