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.

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 breath caught, his entire body tensing as a mix of excitement and anxiety coursed through him.

going to say? Would she accept his feelings? Or would she turn him

voice floated through the air, almost casual in

Sidney blinked, stunned. "What?"

could get married, you

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

him, her tone teasing but steady. "Do

"Maria, you've had some drinks tonight. I'll remember everything

smiled and

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

reeling from the earlier conversation, Sidney followed her like 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

Sidney found himself standing in her living room, still dazed. He watched as she bent ove to slip off her shoes,

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

thinking, Sidney's hand reached

paused, slowly standing up straight, her head turning just slightly as she glanced at him over her shoulder. "What are you

Sidney didn't answer immediately.

pressing her against him, the warmth between them