Sidney glanced down at Maria in his arms.

Her eyes were closed, and a soft blush still colored her cheeks, her expression one of complete satisfaction.

The hint of seduction lingered in the curve of her lips, which were now swollen from their earlier kiss.

His breath deepened as he recalled what had just happened in the car. Tightening his hold on her, he strode purposefully toward the apartment building. Maria remained still, enjoying the warmth of his embrace.

The corners of her lips tugged upward in a subtle smile.

When they reached her door, Sidney said, "Unlock the door."

Maria, half-asleep, lazily lifted her hand from under the jacket and pressed her fingerprint to the lock.

The door clicked open.

Sidney shook his head with a trace of amusement. "Still too weak to do anything?"

Maria nestled closer into his chest, murmuring, "Mmhmm."

"Not even enough strength to open the door?" Sidney asked, his tone teasing.

She chuckled softly. "Maybe just enough for that."

door open, and Sidney carried

her down gently on the

around his neck, pulling him back, and even leaned in

about your offer," she whispered, her

at her for a long moment before finally asking, "Can

him, before reluctantly releasing her

out of the bedroom and closing the

have the patience for her anymore. He'd likely left by

a cold,

drifting off, the door creaked open again. Sidney stood in the doorway, his voice calm. "Get up. Dinner's

blinked, sitting up and staring at him in

replied, "Weren't

"I need to take a shower first. Want

to quietly close the door

lifted as she headed for

feeling refreshed, she was surprised to see Sidney still there, sitting on the couch, scrolling through his phone. Without looking up, he said, "I sent you the detailed business plan. Check

"Alright," Maria agreed easily.

seat at the dining

eyes widening as she saw the meal laid out in

dish

dishes, and

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