Diana glanced back and noticed that Sidney had already walked off.

Her expression darkened.

"What is with this guy?"

Did he not realize today was essentially a setup for them to meet? His attitude was downright dismissive-so disrespectful! Feeling frustrated, Diana turned and left.

...

Sidney had walked a few blocks when his phone rang.

Seeing it was his mother, he answered.

""Hey, Mom."

Sidney's tone was calm but distant.

Ruth's voice came through quieter than usual. "Sidney, what do you think of Diana?"

Sidney sighed. "Mom, I'm not in the mood to date right now. Please stop trying to set me up."

to date! I asked what

pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling cornered. "I don't have any particular thoughts

Is she your

exasperated, said, "Yes, she's

type then? Don't tell me you're still hung up on

Sidney replied firmly, sitting down on a

of great women out there. Diana's one of them. I'm not asking you to start dating her tomorrow just get to know her. Sometimes feelings develop over time." Her tone softened at the end. She didn't want to push too hard and risk making Sidney pull away

weary, replied,

moment, Ruth ended the call

unlocked his phone again and found himself scrolling through Maria's recent beach photos. He stared at them, his thoughts once

...

spent

the time she returned to Cloudflare City, a week had passed. She brought back gifts for everyone at the studio, but when she got to Sidney's

asked, "Where's

"Mr. Troy went out. I think he's

in

There's been a gift picking him up after work yday for the

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