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.

then returned to the stove. "I'll leave

busy movements. "Last

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

and said,

past her, placing the

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

"And

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

her way to the table. "So, what are

brow furrowed slightly, clearly displeased by the term,

Maria's fingers lifted his chin, and Sidney frowned

held

does that mean whenever I want, I can call you over?"

hand away, his tone calm. "You're overthinking it. There

chuckle. "Oh, really? You get to decide when it happens and when it doesn't? Don't you think you're being a little too

cold. "Do you really think I'm