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."

his busy movements.

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

and

past her, placing

were the one who made the

"And

hadn't rejected him. The truth was, she liked his kisses, his voice, and yes, even

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

furrowed slightly, clearly displeased by the

and Sidney frowned as their eyes

held a playful

want, I can call you

tone calm. "You're overthinking it. There won't

it doesn't? Don't you think you're being a little too controlling,

turning cold. "Do you

the same

frustration, especially after he claimed there wouldn't be a next time. Her temper flared, and without warning, she

"Get out."