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?"

She seemed a

paused, then asked,

a moment. "She mentioned it's

Sidney's face suddenly darkened.

in mood, Alex continued, "So, are you guys together?

his voice cold. "Did you finish your

Alex froze, finally noticing the storm brewing on Sidney's

away!" Alex stammered, hurrying back to his desk, wondering "What just

good mood a second ago, so why did things turn

the gift box. The interest in looking through it

he focused on his work, pushing

...

out with a

them, Tiana Evans, suddenly said, "My brother's flying back to the country today. How about you all come with me to the airport to pick him up?" Maria raised a brow. "That doesn't sound necessary. You should just

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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