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 bit surprised, to

asked, "Did she

a moment. "She mentioned it's about time

Sidney's face suddenly darkened.

"So, are you guys together?

his voice cold. "Did

froze, finally noticing the storm brewing on

Alex stammered, hurrying back to his desk,

in a good mood a second ago, so why did things turn

box. The interest in looking through

his work, pushing everything else out of his

...

day out with a few close friends

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.

We'll just pick him up real quick, and maybe we can even make him buy us dinner."

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