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."

paused, then asked,

moment. "She mentioned it's about time you

Sidney's face suddenly darkened.

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

voice cold. "Did you finish your work

froze, finally noticing the storm brewing on

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

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

gaze drifted back to the gift box. The

his work, pushing everything else

...

a casual day out with a few

country today. How about you all come with me to the airport to pick him up?" Maria raised a brow. "That doesn't sound necessary. You should

make him buy us dinner." Another friend chimed in, "We've got nothing

paused, thinking for a moment.

that mean? Got a picture?" one

pulled out her phone and swiped through until she found a photo. "Here,

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