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

As the two of them stepped out of the bridal shop, a warm breeze blew past, carrying with it a hint of stifling heat. Maria squinted slightly, a faint smile lingering on her lips.

"Mary!"

Suddenly, a voice called out from across the street.

Maria's smile instantly vanished, replaced by a coldness in her eyes. On such a perfect day, someone just had to come and spoil it-what bad luck.

"Let's go," she said, not bothering to glance at the person calling her.

Instead, she gripped Sidney's hand and walked toward the car parked nearby.

Sidney sensed her shift in mood and asked, "What's wrong?"

Maria replied, "I'm tired. I just want to go home and rest."

Sidney nodded, opening the car door for her.

He then drove in the direction of her place.

"Mary!" Tracy called out several times, but Maria didn't even look in her direction. Frustrated, Tracy hurried across the street only to be left standing in a cloud of exhaust as the car drove away, leaving her fuming.

"Ungrateful brat!" she muttered under her breath.

Pulling out her phone, she quickly dialed Gorden.

"I finally found her! She just came out of a bridal shop with some man-looks like she's married!"

Gorden cursed, "Daughters are nothing but trouble, can't even acknowledge their own parents. But it doesn't matter. The paternity test results are out. We'll take that to her. She can't deny it now, no matter what she says. We're still her parents, and she'll have to support us!"

Tracy responded eagerly, "Alright, should we go now?"

"I'm stuck at work on the construction site. Let's wait until later," Gorden replied.

"Okay."

...

The whole drive home, Maria was deep in thought about moving toza new place. Now that Gorden and Tracy knew where she lived and had seen her today, they were bound to come looking for her again

What a headache.

Maria realized she needed to move to a more secure neighborhood, the kind where strangers and uninvited guests weren't allowed to enter.

Lost in thought, she suddenly noticed the car had stopped at some point.

Turning to Sidney, she asked, "Why didn't you say anything?"

Sidney gazed at her, replying, "I saw you were deep in thought and didn't want to interrupt."

Maria smiled softly, "I've made up my mind. I want to move to a new place."

Sidney asked, "Why the sudden decision? Is it uncomfortable living here?"

Maria cupped his face with her hands, "We're married now. We need a home together. Are we supposed to live apart even after getting married?"

Sidney took her hand, kissing her fingers and her palm, "I'm not agreeing to living apart."

Maria's lips curved into a smile, "Exactly. So, you should keep an eye out for places you like, and we can check them out together."

Sidney nodded, thinking to himself that he'd have to take on more projects- after all, he wanted to buy their home.

When they got back to the

apartment, Maria went to take a

shower, washing away the lingering heat from the day. Once she lay down on the bed, it wasn't long before she drifted into a deep sleep. After all, the late night and busy morning had left her exhausted.

Sidney gently covered her with a light blanket, kissed her forehead, and looked at her with eyes full of love.

At that moment, his heart felt full, sweet, and completely content.

So, this was what he had been waiting for all along the love between him and Maria.