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.

her briefly, then returned to

watched his busy movements. "Last

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

and

brushed past her, placing

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

"And

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

her way to the table. "So, what

by the term, but he didn't

and Sidney frowned

held

want, I can call

hand away, his tone calm. "You're overthinking it. There won't be a next

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

smile faded, turning cold. "Do you really

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