After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel 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.

Maria 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 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 were sweating, his mind racing.

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

"How about getting married?" Maria’s voice floated through the air, almost casual in its delivery.

Sidney blinked, stunned. "What?"

Maria chuckled, her smile widening. "I’m saying we could get married, you know, love each other after. What do you think?"