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.

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

and said, "What about

past her, placing the

one

"And you

The truth was, she liked his kisses, his

table. "So, what are

furrowed slightly, clearly displeased by the term, but

fingers lifted his chin, and Sidney

held

that mean whenever I want,

"You're overthinking it.

it doesn't? Don't you think you're being a little too controlling, Sidney?" "The food's going to get cold," Sidney replied,

cold. "Do you really think

meeting her gaze with the

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

"Get out."