After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"Drink a little-it'll help," Sidney said softly, holding the water bottle closer to her.

Maria looked at the water being offered, then took it from his hand, sipping it slowly. As she drank, Sidney's eyes never left her, studying her quietly.

Neither of them spoke for the rest of the drive.

When the car finally came to a stop, the driver announced, "We're here."

Sidney turned to her. "I'll walk you up."

Maria didn't object, and they stepped out into the cool night. The breeze was crisp, refreshing after the warmth of the villa, and they walked in silence. Maria moved at a leisurely pace ahead, while Sidney followed closely behind, his gaze fixed on her, growing more intense with each step.

Suddenly, Maria stopped.

Sidney halted too, watching her carefully, waiting for her next move.

She turned to face him, a playful smile on her lips, her hands resting casually behind her back. "After going to Selena's wedding today, I realized... maybe marriage isn't so bad after all." Sidney's heart began to race.

was soft but clear. "Sidney, I've played around for a long time, and I've thought about what you said before. Maybe it's time for

she accept his feelings? Or would

Maria's voice floated through the air,

Sidney blinked, stunned. "What?"

smile widening. "I'm saying we could get married, you

blank. It took him a moment to

at him, her tone teasing but steady. "Do I look

I'll remember everything you've said; but

smiled and

his hand, her touch sending a shockwave through him as

he was on autopilot, his mind stuck on one word: marriage. Not

standing in her living room, still dazed. He watched

waist down to her hips, catching the gentle arc as

thinking, Sidney's hand reached