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."

the door open, and

down gently on the bed

even leaned in to press a soft kiss to the

think about your offer," she whispered, her

a long moment before finally asking, "Can I

studying him, before reluctantly

the bedroom and closing the

have the patience for

a cold,

was drifting off, the door creaked open again. Sidney stood in the

blinked, sitting up and staring at him in

voice replied, "Weren't you

brightly at his reaction and stood up. "I need to take a

to quietly close the door behind him, ignoring

as she headed

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 your email when you

"Alright," Maria agreed easily.

took a seat

meal laid out in front of

dish and the

dishes, and

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