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.

only intended to play around from the start. If Sidney wasn't going to cooperate, then

...

had been watching the scene unfold, noticed when Maria drove

looked at her with gratitude. "Thank you, Miss

some juicy gossip. If I'm not mistaken, wasn't that your

"Former boss," Sidney corrected.

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

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

a grin, watching him walk

chin thoughtfully, the intrigue in her

story here..."

thrilling relationships. It made her want to dig

remained calm. Fawn would occasionally message him with

were finalized, and Sidney began coordinating with the construction

Group hospital to a regular one. Just as the

"Hey, Aveline."

mom? Wasn't the hospital good enough?" she

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