After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

However, she didn't notice the brief coldness that flickered in Sidney's eyes.

...

When Maria woke up, it was already midday.

She struggled to sit up, her body sore and tired.

Memories of the night before rushed back to her, leaving her momentarily dazed as she sat on the bed.

Turning her head, she spotted her phone-and next to it, a bottle of water and a small packet of birth control pills.

Maria stared at the packet for a moment before taking a pill and swallowing it.

When she walked out of the bedroom, she was surprised to see Sidney still there, cooking in the kitchen.

"You're still here?" she asked, leaning against the doorframe.

to

busy

pick up the conversation either. It was as if last night had been just a fleeting moment of indulgence, something acted on a whim with no strings attached. No need for explanations, no need for responsibility. Maria couldn't quite read him anymore. He wasn't supposed to be interested in her, so why did things keep happening between them? She wasn't the type to play guessing games, so she decided to ask directly, "Sidney, what are you thinking?" Just then,

glanced at her and said, "What

brushed past her, placing the

one who made the first move

"And you didn't

Well, that was true. She hadn't rejected him. The truth was, she liked his kisses, his voice, and yes,

her way to the table. "So,

brow furrowed slightly, clearly displeased by the term, but he didn't deny it

and Sidney frowned as

gaze held a playful

does that mean whenever I want, I can call you

away, his tone calm. "You're

You get to decide when it happens and when it doesn't? Don't you think you're being a little too

faded, turning cold. "Do you really think I'm joking