The next day, when Sidney arrived at the studio, he noticed a gift box sitting on his desk.

Puzzled, he asked, "Where did this come from?"

Alex appeared again, grinning. "Ms. Maria brought us all gifts. She's back."

""Maria's back?"

Sidney was a bit surprised-she'd returned quietly, without any fanfare.

He opened the box to find some local specialties from South City, the sweet scent of floral pastries filling the air. His expression softened slightly.

Alex, ever the gossip, sidled up next to him. "So, Mr. Troy, how's it going with that girl? Are you two together yet?"

Sidney frowned. "What girl?"

"Don't play dumb. We've all seen her-the pretty one who loves wearing floral dresses. Even Ms. Maria knows about her," Alex said, eyes twinkling with amusement. Sidney's brows furrowed further. "She only got back yesterday, how could she know?"

Alex chuckled. "I told her! She seemed a bit surprised, to be honest."

asked, "Did she

mentioned it's about time you

Sidney's face suddenly darkened.

shift in mood, Alex continued, "So, are you guys together?

cold. "Did you finish your

noticing the

get on it right away!" Alex stammered, hurrying back to his desk,

in a good mood a second ago, so why did things

box. The interest in

work, pushing everything else out of

...

with a few close

brother's flying back to the country today. How about you all come with me to the airport to pick him up?" Maria raised a brow. "That

have to come with me. We'll just pick him up real quick, and maybe we can even make him buy us dinner." Another friend chimed

for a moment. "He's

does that mean? Got a picture?"

and swiped through until she found a photo. "Here, see

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