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.

glanced at her briefly, then returned to the stove. "I'll leave after you

busy movements. "Last

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, Sidney finished plating the last

her and

placing the plate

raised an eyebrow. "You were the one who made the first

replied calmly, "And you

Well, that was true. She hadn't rejected him. The truth was, she liked

to the table. "So, what are we now...

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

chin, and Sidney

gaze held a

want, I can call you over?" she

"You're overthinking it. There won't be

when it happens and when it doesn't? Don't you think you're being a little too controlling, Sidney?" "The food's going to get cold," Sidney replied, his tone

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