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."

voice grew sharp. "I didn't ask if you want to date! I asked what you thought of

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

pressed on, "Do you think she's pretty? Is she your type?

clearly exasperated, said, "Yes, she's pretty.

She's gorgeous, and you don't like her? What's your type then? Don't tell me you're still hung up on Aveline. She'll never like you back, and you

on her," Sidney replied firmly, sitting down on a bench and letting the evening breeze cool his

need to let her go. There are plenty of great women out there. Diana's one of them. I'm not asking you to start dating her tomorrow just get

weary, replied, "Okay,

for the moment, Ruth ended the call

himself scrolling through Maria's

...

had spent a

passed. She brought back gifts for everyone at the studio, but when she got to Sidney's desk, she noticed it was completely

she asked, "Where's

employees, grinned. "Mr. Troy went out.

raised an eyebrow in surprise.

picking him

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