"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 of

her feeling drained. After a relaxing

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

received a call

got something to give you-it's from Mr. Tudor," Desmond said

puzzled.

I'll come find you and hand it over in person," Desmond

arranged to meet at a café. When Maria arrived, Desmond was already there, smiling

took it and, upon opening it, her expression shifted to one

this?"

"It's Mr. Tudor's wedding

and impressed by the

gift was nothing short of astonishing a property transfer for

one located in the most sought-after area of Cloudflare City, where every inch of land was

boasted 70% greenery, with ample space between

for themselves, but now there was no need.

out," Maria remarked, tucking

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