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.

played around for a long time, and I've thought about what you said before. Maybe it's time for us to..." Sidney's breath caught, his entire body tensing as a mix of excitement and anxiety coursed through him. His palms

was she going to say? Would she accept his

Maria's voice floated through the air, almost casual in

Sidney blinked, stunned. "What?"

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

his mind momentarily blank. It took him a moment to process what she'd said before

her tone teasing but steady.

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

smiled and

she reached for his hand, her touch sending a shockwave through him

mind stuck on one word: marriage. Not dating-she

standing in her living room, still dazed. He

her waist down to her hips, catching

Sidney's hand reached out, gripping

up straight, her head turning just slightly as she glanced at him over

Sidney didn't answer immediately.

pulled her closer, pressing her against