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.

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

...

the scene unfold, noticed when Maria drove

her with gratitude. "Thank you, Miss

"No problem! I even got to hear some juicy

"Former boss," Sidney corrected.

with curiosity, and the look she gave him said more than

going now. Feel free to

with a grin, watching him

touched her chin thoughtfully, the

a story

thrilling relationships. It

life remained calm. Fawn would occasionally message him with her ideas,

month later, the designs were finalized, and Sidney began

her eline from the Skyler Group hospital to a regular one. Just as the transfer paperwork was completed, his phone rang.

"Hey, Aveline."

did you transfer your mom? Wasn't

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