"Now?" Maria asked, her voice betraying a hint of nervousness.

Sidney raised an eyebrow in surprise.

She was nervous?

Seeing her reaction brought a sudden sense of excitement to his heart. "You've met my mom before. You know she's a kind person. She'll treat you really well."

"I know." Maria nodded.

She was well aware that Ruth was warm and gentle, always smiling when they spoke. She enjoyed talking with her and always felt a comforting warmth in her presence, though she couldn't quite put it into words. But that was then.

Now, things were different.

Her role had changed, and with it came new anxieties.

"I think I need to prepare myself," Maria admitted.

Sidney nodded with understanding. "That's fine. We're not in a rush. We have plenty of time."

out a small sigh

her feeling drained. After a

into bed, wrapping his arms around her. His breath was warm as he kissed her cheek, slowly moving to the corner of her lips, tracing every inch. As their breathing

day, Maria received a call from

you a happy marriage. I've got something to give you-it's from Mr.

puzzled. "What

you? I'll come find you and hand it over in

When Maria arrived, Desmond was already there, smiling as he handed her

it, her expression shifted to

this?" she asked,

smiling. "It's Mr. Tudor's

both stunned and impressed by the extravagant gesture-clearly, wealthy people never held

wedding gift was nothing short of

but one located in the most sought-after area of

neighborhood boasted 70% greenery, with ample space between each villa, ensuring privacy

been planning to buy a place for themselves, but

really went all out," Maria remarked, tucking the property

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