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."

date! I asked what you

of his nose, feeling cornered. "I

Is she your type? Answer

clearly exasperated, said, "Yes, she's

gorgeous, and you don't like her? What's your type then? Don't tell me you're still hung up

on her," Sidney replied firmly, sitting down

asking you to start

weary, replied, "Okay, I

moment, Ruth ended the call

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

...

had spent

time she returned to Cloudflare City, a week had passed. She brought back gifts for

she asked,

one of the employees, grinned. "Mr. Troy went out. I think

an eyebrow in

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

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