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

explanations, no need for responsibility. Maria couldn't quite read him anymore. He wasn't supposed to be interested in her, so

glanced at her and said,

her, placing the plate

eyebrow. "You were the one who made

replied calmly, "And you

hadn't rejected him. The truth was, she liked his

way to the table.

slightly, clearly displeased by the term, but he didn't

and Sidney frowned

held a playful

does that mean whenever I want, I can call you over?" she

her hand away, his tone calm. "You're overthinking

chuckle. "Oh, really? You get to decide when it happens and when it doesn't? Don't you think you're being a little too controlling, Sidney?" "The food's going to

smile faded, turning cold. "Do you really think I'm

the same calm

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

"Get out."