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

Chapter 971

"Drink a little-it'll help," Sidney said softly, holding the water bottle closer to her.

Maria looked at the water being offered, then took it from his hand, sipping it slowly. As she drank, Sidney's eyes never left her, studying her quietly.

Neither of them spoke for the rest of the drive.

When the car finally came to a stop, the driver announced, "We're here."

Sidney turned to her. "I'll walk you up."

Maria didn't object, and they stepped out into the cool night. The breeze was crisp, refreshing after the warmth of the villa, and they walked in silence. Maria moved at a leisurely pace ahead, while Sidney followed closely behind, his gaze fixed on her, growing more intense with each step.

Suddenly, Maria stopped.

Sidney halted too, watching her carefully, waiting for her next move.

She turned to face him, a playful smile on her lips, her hands resting casually behind her back. "After going to Selena's wedding today, I realized... maybe marriage isn't so bad after all." Sidney's heart began to race.

them. Her voice was soft but clear. "Sidney, I've played around for a long time, and I've thought about what you said before. Maybe it's time for us to..." Sidney's

was she going to say? Would she accept

Maria's voice floated through the air, almost

Sidney blinked, stunned. "What?"

widening. "I'm saying we could get married, you know, love each other after. What do

at her, his mind momentarily blank. It took him a moment to process

tone teasing but steady. "Do I

everything you've said; but how about this-if you

and

hand, her touch sending a shockwave

was on autopilot, his mind stuck on one word: marriage. Not dating-she was ready to jump straight to the finish line. His heartbeat pounded in his chest, erratic, out

reached her place, Sidney found himself standing in her living room, still dazed. He watched as she bent ove to

the graceful curve of her waist down to her hips, catching

Sidney's hand reached out, gripping her

her head turning just slightly

Sidney didn't answer immediately.

her closer, pressing her