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."

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

Sidney, why would she

sure just how much

even know what love truly

she knew was that being with Sidney made her

for now, that

calm and serenity within them. There was even a hint of affection and warmth in his own gaze. Finally,

"Alright," Maria agreed.

as they stepped in, Maria

Tiana's gaze darted around

clearly feeling a bit guilty, while Sidney remained calm, his

sat down and asked, "Are you

Sidney nodded.

"Do you have any other plans tonight?

quickly, "Why are

smiled. "Things are different now

moment, Tiana was at a loss

spoke up, "Well, take care on your way

Maria nodded. "Thanks."

to leave when Tiana suddenly