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.

to dry her hair, she assumed he would take the hint

she felt his hand gently wrap around hers, stopping

turned, confused. "What are you

her, Sidney looked down, meeting her puzzled

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

take

the dryer

back on, his fingers gliding

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,

Well, good night..." Maria began to say, but her words were cut off when Sidney suddenly pulled her close, his arm wrapped firmly around

she could process what was happening,

froze, completely

him to kiss her

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

body

kissing skills had only improved

his kisses grew more intense.

and their lips never parted. Maria's arms wrapped around his neck,

both instantly. Their