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.

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.

Would she accept his

about getting married?" Maria's voice floated through the air, almost casual in its

Sidney blinked, stunned. "What?"

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

mind momentarily blank. It took him a moment to

at him, her tone teasing but steady. "Do I look like

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

and

a shockwave through him as she said softly,

he 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,

in her living room, still

gaze traced the graceful curve of her waist down

thinking, Sidney's hand reached

Maria paused, slowly standing up straight, her head turning just slightly as she glanced

Sidney didn't answer immediately.

he pulled her closer, pressing her against him, the