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."

"Do you love him?" Maria paused for a second, thinking it over. "Maybe," she

Sidney,

entirely sure just how much she loved

was, she didn't even know

that being with Sidney made her feel comfortable

for now, that was

them. There was even a hint of affection and warmth in his own gaze.

"Alright," Maria agreed.

as they stepped in, Maria immediately noticed the atmosphere felt

Tiana's gaze darted around

feeling a bit guilty, while Sidney remained calm, his eyes soft and

and asked, "Are you

Sidney nodded.

to Tiana, Maria asked, "Do you have any other

are you in

smiled. "Things are different now

was at a

"Well, take care on

Maria nodded. "Thanks."

and Sidney got up to leave when Tiana suddenly called out,