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.

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

busy movements.

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

at her and said, "What about

past her, placing the plate

eyebrow. "You were the one who made the

replied calmly, "And you didn't

rejected him. The truth was, she liked his kisses, his

way to the table. "So, what are we now... friends with

brow furrowed slightly, clearly displeased by the term, but

Maria's fingers lifted his chin, and Sidney frowned as their eyes

held a

whenever I want, I can call you

calm. "You're

let out a soft 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 controlling, Sidney?" "The food's going to get cold," Sidney

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