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."

moment before suddenly asking, "Do you love him?" Maria paused for

love Sidney, why would she

entirely sure just how much she

truth was, she didn't even

was that being with Sidney made her

for now, that

even a hint of affection and warmth in his own gaze. Finally, he looked away and

"Alright," Maria agreed.

as they

Tiana's gaze darted around

a bit guilty, while Sidney remained calm, his eyes

down and

Sidney nodded.

any other plans

quickly, "Why are you in such

different now that I'm

a moment, Tiana was at a

up, "Well, take care on

Maria nodded. "Thanks."

Sidney got up to leave when