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."

asking, "Do you love him?" Maria paused for

Sidney, why would

just how

truth was, she didn't even know what

she knew was that being with Sidney made her feel comfortable and

now, that

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

"Alright," Maria agreed.

as soon as they stepped in,

Tiana's gaze darted around

Sidney remained calm, his eyes soft and affectionate as they

sat down and asked, "Are you

Sidney nodded.

asked, "Do you have any other plans tonight? If not, we'll

"Why are you

smiled. "Things are different now that I'm

Tiana was

take care

Maria nodded. "Thanks."

leave