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."

watched his busy

off, and he didn't seem 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

her and said, "What about

placing the

"You were the one who made the first

replied calmly, "And you didn't

The truth

slowly made her way to the table. "So, what are we now... friends with

clearly displeased by the

lifted his chin, and Sidney frowned

held a

whenever I want, I can call you over?" she

tone calm. "You're

let out a soft chuckle. "Oh, really? You get to decide when it happens and when it doesn't? Don't you

"Do you really think I'm joking with

the same calm demeanor.

be a next time. Her temper flared, and without

"Get out."