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, "Did she

mentioned it's about time you

Sidney's face suddenly darkened.

"So, are you guys together? When you

him off, his voice cold. "Did you finish your

Alex froze, finally noticing the storm brewing on

Alex stammered, hurrying back to his desk, wondering "What just

mood a second ago, so why did

The interest in looking

he focused on his work, pushing everything else out of his

...

casual day out with a

said, "My 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

quick, and maybe we can even make him buy us dinner." Another friend chimed in, "We've got nothing better to do. Let's go. By

for a

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

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

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