After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

After thinking it over, Tiana decided to drop the idea.

Just then, the food began to arrive.

"Let's dig in! The food here is really good. Maria and I used to come here all the time," Tiana said cheerfully.

With that, the conversation shifted, and everyone started eating.

At one point, Maria excused herself to use the restroom. As she stepped out, she bumped into Herman at the doorway. He was on the phone, his voice calm and measured, speaking with patience clearly talking to a woman on the other end.

To be fair, Herman was an impressive man. He was kind, successful, and undeniably handsome anyone could easily be drawn to him. But someone else had already claimed Maria's heart.

With a faint smile, Maria approached just as Herman ended the call.

"I didn't expect you to get married so quickly," he said, breaking the silence.

Maria replied, "That's just how I am. When I decide on something, I go for it. I follow my heart."

"That's a good way to live," Herman remarked. "You seem happy and free. I'm honestly a little envious of that."

Maria smiled. "You could live that way too. You're the only one holding yourself back."

for a long moment before suddenly asking, "Do you love him?" Maria paused for a second, thinking it over. "Maybe," she said

she didn't love Sidney, why

just how much she

was, she didn't even know what

she knew was that being with Sidney made her

for now, that was

seeing the calm and serenity within them. There was even a hint of affection and warmth

"Alright," Maria agreed.

returned to the private dining room, and as soon as they stepped in, Maria immediately noticed the atmosphere

Tiana's gaze darted around

guilty, while Sidney remained calm, his eyes soft

down and asked, "Are you

Sidney nodded.

Maria asked, "Do you have any other plans tonight?

"Why are you

different now that

was at a loss for

up, "Well, take

Maria nodded. "Thanks."

to leave