The next day, when Sidney arrived at the studio, he noticed a gift box sitting on his desk.

Puzzled, he asked, "Where did this come from?"

Alex appeared again, grinning. "Ms. Maria brought us all gifts. She's back."

""Maria's back?"

Sidney was a bit surprised-she'd returned quietly, without any fanfare.

He opened the box to find some local specialties from South City, the sweet scent of floral pastries filling the air. His expression softened slightly.

Alex, ever the gossip, sidled up next to him. "So, Mr. Troy, how's it going with that girl? Are you two together yet?"

Sidney frowned. "What girl?"

"Don't play dumb. We've all seen her-the pretty one who loves wearing floral dresses. Even Ms. Maria knows about her," Alex said, eyes twinkling with amusement. Sidney's brows furrowed further. "She only got back yesterday, how could she know?"

her! She seemed a bit surprised, to

paused, then asked, "Did she say

moment. "She mentioned it's about time

Sidney's face suddenly darkened.

continued, "So, are you guys together? When you

off, his voice cold. "Did you finish your

noticing the storm brewing on Sidney's

away!" Alex stammered, hurrying back

was in a good mood a second ago, so why

drifted back to the gift box. The

he focused on his work, pushing everything else

...

with a few close friends for some

today. How about you all come with me to the airport to pick him up?" Maria

quick, and maybe we can even make him buy us dinner." Another friend chimed in, "We've got nothing better to do. Let's go.

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