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.

hair, she assumed he would take the hint

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

confused. "What are

meeting her puzzled gaze. "I'll help

"It's late, aren't you going to

your hair won't take long," he said

She let go of the dryer and stood still, letting him

his fingers gliding

warm breeze from the dryer, paired with 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

off

could process what was happening,

Maria froze, completely

expected him to kiss her

much time to think, Sidney's kiss deepened, fervent and thorough, exploring every

her body

kissing skills had only

his kisses

closely behind and their lips never parted. Maria's arms wrapped around his neck, responding in

like a spark hitting dry tinder, igniting a fire that consumed them both instantly. Their