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?"

seemed a bit

then asked, "Did she say

mentioned it's about time you started

Sidney's face suddenly darkened.

Alex continued, "So, are you guys

him off, his voice cold. "Did you

noticing the storm brewing on

away!" Alex stammered, hurrying back

second ago, so why did things

The interest

focused on his work, pushing everything else out

...

planned a casual day out with a few

country today. How about you all come with me to the airport to pick him up?" Maria raised a brow. "That doesn't sound

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." Another friend chimed in, "We've got nothing

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