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

paused, then asked, "Did

moment. "She mentioned it's about time

Sidney's face suddenly darkened.

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

voice cold.

finally noticing the storm brewing

it right away!" Alex stammered, hurrying

mood a second ago, so why did things

gift box. The interest in looking

focused on his work, pushing everything else out of his

...

out with a few close

brother's flying back to the country today. How about you all come with me to the airport to pick him up?"

Tiana pouted. "No, no! You all have to come with me. We'll just pick him up real quick, and maybe we can even make him buy us dinner."

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