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 us to..." Sidney's breath caught, his entire body tensing as a mix of excitement and anxiety coursed through him.

say? Would she accept his feelings? Or would she turn him

voice floated through the

Sidney blinked, stunned. "What?"

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

blank. It took him a moment to

her tone teasing but

his thoughts spinning as he tried to keep his composure. "Maria, you've had some drinks tonight. I'll remember everything you've said; but how about this-if you still feel the same tomorrow morning, we'll go

and nodded.

reached for his hand, her touch sending a shockwave through him as she

one word: marriage. Not

living room, still dazed. He

curve of her waist down to her hips, catching the gentle

reached out, gripping