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.

around from the start. If Sidney wasn't going

...

watching the scene unfold,

looked at her with gratitude. "Thank you, Miss

chuckled. "No problem! I even got to hear some juicy

"Former boss," Sidney corrected.

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

Feel free to

with a

her chin thoughtfully, the intrigue in her

definitely a story here..." Fawn

It made

message him with her ideas, and he would

began

Just as the transfer paperwork was completed, his phone

"Hey, Aveline."

your mom? Wasn't the

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