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?"

mood to date right now. Please

you want to date! I asked

cornered.

you think she's pretty? Is she your type?

she's pretty. But she's not my

like her? What's your type then? Don't tell

hung up on her," Sidney replied firmly, sitting down on a

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 to push too hard and risk making Sidney pull away

weary, replied, "Okay, I hear

moment, Ruth ended the

unsettled, unlocked his phone again and found himself scrolling through Maria's recent beach photos. He stared at

...

had spent a week

back gifts for everyone at the studio,

asked,

out. I

an eyebrow in surprise. "He's

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