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

didn't ask if you want to date! I asked what you thought of Diana. Stop dodging

his nose, feeling cornered.

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

said, "Yes, she's pretty. But she's not my

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

her," Sidney replied firmly, sitting down 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 to

replied, "Okay, I hear

ended the call without

through Maria's recent beach photos. He stared at them, his

...

had spent a

the time she returned to Cloudflare City, a week had passed. She brought back gifts for everyone at the studio, but when she got

she asked, "Where's

went out. I think he's on

raised an eyebrow in surprise. "He's seeing

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