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.

stepped closer, shortening the distance between 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

say? Would she accept his feelings? Or would she turn

getting married?" Maria's voice floated through the air,

Sidney blinked, stunned. "What?"

married, you know,

took him a moment to process what she'd said before he responded, his voice almost disbelieving. "Are

tone teasing but steady.

his thoughts spinning as he tried to keep his composure. "Maria, you've had some drinks tonight. I'll remember everything you've said; but how about this-if you still feel the same tomorrow morning, we'll

smiled and nodded.

for his hand, her touch sending a

followed her like he was on autopilot, his mind stuck on one word: marriage. Not dating-she was ready to jump straight

place, Sidney found himself standing in her living room, still

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

Sidney's hand reached out,

just slightly as she glanced at him over her shoulder.

Sidney didn't answer immediately.

closer, pressing her against him, the warmth between