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?"

to date right now. Please stop trying

to date! I asked what you thought of Diana. Stop dodging

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

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

said, "Yes, she's pretty. But

her? What's your type then? Don't tell me you're still hung up on Aveline.

firmly, sitting down

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

weary, replied, "Okay, I hear

Ruth ended the call

phone again and found himself scrolling through Maria's recent beach photos. He

...

spent a

in Dalee, and by the time she returned to Cloudflare City, a week had passed. She brought back gifts for everyone

asked,

out. I think

in surprise. "He's

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