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

Sidney's expression faltered slightly before he replied, "Just focus on getting better. I can handle everything else." "Oh really?" Ruth frowned. "And what about a wife? Can you handle finding one? Are you going to solve that?" Sidney remained silent.

Ruth sighed, her tone turning serious. "Sidney, you're not getting any younger, you know. By the time I was your age, I already had you, and you were running errands for me. It's time you started thinking about settling down and having a family." With little else to occupy her time in the hospital, Ruth spent her days chatting with other patients.

Her roommate, Jackie Warren, already had two grandsons who visited her every evening, lifting her spirits so much that her health had been steadily improving.

Right now, Jackie had just gone out for a walk with her grandsons, leaving Ruth feeling envious.

Sidney listened quietly, peeling an orange.

When he finished, he handed the slices to Ruth.

She took the orange but didn't let up on her comments about needing a daughter-in-law.

At that moment, the door to the room opened, and the patient from the next bed walked in.

"Jackie, you're back," Ruth greeted her with a warm smile.

Jackie nodded, her face crinkling into a grin. "I just dropped my grandsons off, so I came back."

Her eyes landed on Sidney. "Sidney, you're here early today."

"I wasn't too busy today," he answered.

Jackie chuckled. "You're such a good son-always visiting when you can."

Ruth waved her hand dismissively. "You're the one with the good fortune! A son who's devoted, a sweet daughter-in-law, and two adorable grandsons. I'm not so lucky. This stubborn boy of mine can't even find himself a girlfriend!"

Jackie looked surprised. "How can that be? Sidney's handsome and has a great job. I'm sure there must be girls lining up for him."

Ruth shook her head. "If that were the case, he'd have brought one home by now. I'm starting to think no one wants him!"

"Mom," Sidney muttered, clearly exasperated, trying to stop her endless complaints.

Ruth sighed dramatically. "See? Look at him, already losing his patience with me."

Jackie chuckled and suddenly said, "Hey, Ruth, if you trust me, I actually have someone in mind. She's my niece-very pretty, works as a white-collar professional in a company, and is about the same age as Sidney. Why don't we introduce them?"

Ruth's eyes lit up immediately. "Really? What's her name? How old is she?"

Sensing that the situation was taking a turn he didn't like, Sidney quickly interjected, "Mom, it's getting late. I think I'll head out. If you need anything, just give me a call.

Without waiting for a reply, he stood up and made a swift exit, his footsteps quickening as if he was escaping.

"That boy!" Ruth scowled, glaring at his retreating figure.

Jackie laughed. "Looks like Sidney's mind is still on his work, but no rush, he's still young."

Ruth, however, sighed. "He might not be in a hurry, but I am! I want grandkids, Jackie. Now, tell me more about your niece. Where did she go to school?"

...

As the evening breeze swept

through, Sidney's thoughts scatteredNôvelDrama.Org copyrighted © content.

with it. Walking along the roadside,

his mind drifted to Maria's face, her lazy, carefree attitude, almost like a

cat

He couldn't stop thinking about what she had said earlier today.

For some reason, it left him feeling unsettled.

What new game was she playing this time?

Sidney wondered if Maria would ever show some sincerity.