After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back by Riverflow

However, she didn't notice the brief coldness that flickered in Sidney's eyes.

...

When Maria woke up, it was already midday.

She struggled to sit up, her body sore and tired.

Memories of the night before rushed back to her, leaving her momentarily dazed as she sat on the bed.

Turning her head, she spotted her phone-and next to it, a bottle of water and a small packet of birth control pills.

Maria stared at the packet for a moment before taking a pill and swallowing it.

When she walked out of the bedroom, she was surprised to see Sidney still there, cooking in the kitchen.

"You're still here?" she asked, leaning against the doorframe.

Sidney glanced at her briefly, then returned to the stove. "I'll leave after you eat."

busy movements.

inclined to pick up the conversation either. It was as if last night had been just a fleeting moment of indulgence, something acted on a whim with no strings attached. No need for explanations, no need for responsibility. Maria couldn't quite read him anymore. He wasn't supposed to be interested in her, so why did things keep happening between them? She wasn't the type to play guessing games, so she decided to ask directly, "Sidney, what are you thinking?"

and said, "What

past her, placing the plate on the

the one who made the

calmly, "And you

The truth

the table. "So, what are we now... friends with

the term, but he didn't deny it

and Sidney frowned

gaze held

whenever I want, I can call you over?"

brushed her hand away, his tone calm. "You're overthinking it. There won't be

happens and when it doesn't? Don't you think you're being a little too controlling, Sidney?"

cold. "Do you

with the same calm demeanor.

claimed there wouldn't be

"Get out."