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 surprised,

then asked,

thought for a moment. "She mentioned it's about time you

Sidney's face suddenly darkened.

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

him off, his voice cold. "Did

finally noticing the storm

right away!" Alex stammered, hurrying back to his

in a good mood a second

gift box. The

on his work, pushing everything else

...

casual day out with

you all come with me to the airport

we can even make him buy us dinner." Another friend chimed in,

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