Diana glanced back and noticed that Sidney had already walked off.

Her expression darkened.

"What is with this guy?"

Did he not realize today was essentially a setup for them to meet? His attitude was downright dismissive-so disrespectful! Feeling frustrated, Diana turned and left.

...

Sidney had walked a few blocks when his phone rang.

Seeing it was his mother, he answered.

""Hey, Mom."

Sidney's tone was calm but distant.

Ruth's voice came through quieter than usual. "Sidney, what do you think of Diana?"

in the mood to date right now. Please stop trying to set

sharp. "I didn't ask if you want to date! I asked what you thought of

his nose, feeling cornered. "I don't have any

she's pretty? Is she your type? Answer me directly, and don't

exasperated, said, "Yes, she's pretty. But

She's gorgeous, and you don't like her? What's your type then? Don't tell me you're still hung up on Aveline. She'll never like you back, and

Sidney replied firmly, sitting down on a bench and letting the evening breeze

sighed on the other end. "I liked Aveline too, but that's over, Sidney. You need to let her go. There are plenty of great women out there. Diana's one of them. I'm not asking you to start dating her tomorrow just get to know her. Sometimes feelings develop over time." Her tone softened at the end. She didn't want

feeling weary, replied, "Okay,

for the moment, Ruth ended the call without

scrolling through Maria's recent beach

...

had spent a week

time she returned to Cloudflare City, a week had passed. She brought back gifts

asked,

Troy went out. I think

raised an eyebrow in surprise.

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