After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Maria had been lost in thought for a while, and when she snapped back to the moment, the room had gone silent.

Puzzled, she glanced over at Sidney.

"Hm? Why did you stop talking?"

"I'm done," Sidney replied, his tone cool.

"Oh." Maria nodded, handing the tablet back to him. "Got it. You did great. Keep up the hard work."

She even flashed him a harmless smile, then casually stood up.

"I'm going to dry my hair. Feel free to see yourself out," she said, grabbing her hairdryer from the drawer and standing off to the side as she began drying her hair.

Her arm lifted, exposing the soft curve of her waist, while her long hair cascaded down, filling the air with a faint scent.

Sidney's fingers twitched, his gaze fixed on her back for a long moment.

Maria wasn't paying attention to whether Sidney stayed or left.

He clearly wasn't interested in her, and she had shown him that she knew about his intention.

assumed he would take the

a couple of minutes, she felt his hand gently wrap around hers, stopping the

"What are

her, Sidney looked down, meeting her puzzled gaze. "I'll help

aren't

your hair won't take

let go of the dryer and stood still, letting him

fingers gliding through her

the gentle movement of his hands through her hair, made the moment unexpectedly calming. Maria's eyes fluttered half-closed, her face relaxed in quiet contentment. Soon, her hair was dry, and Sidney turned off

say, but her words were cut off when Sidney suddenly pulled her close, his arm wrapped firmly

could process what was happening, he leaned down

completely caught

never expected him to kiss her

Sidney's kiss deepened, fervent and thorough, exploring

her body weaken under his

had

arm tightened around her, holding her firmly in place as his kisses grew more intense. Their breaths mingled, thick with

and their lips never parted. Maria's

a spark hitting dry tinder, igniting a fire that consumed them both instantly. Their breathing. became erratic,