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."

then asked, "Did she say

thought for a moment. "She mentioned it's about time you

Sidney's face suddenly darkened.

"So, are you guys together?

voice cold. "Did you finish your work

froze, finally noticing the storm brewing

hurrying back to his desk, wondering

a good mood a second ago, so

gaze drifted back to the gift box. The

focused on his work, pushing everything

...

day out with

flying back to the country today. How about you all come with me to the airport to pick him

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

for a moment. "He's alright,

What does that mean? Got a picture?" one of the

through until

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