Chapter 982

“Now?” Maria asked, her voice betraying a hint of nervousness.

Sidney raised an eyebrow in surprise.

She was nervous?

Seeing her reaction brought a sudden sense of excitement to his heart. “You’ve met my mom before. You know she’s a kind person. She’ll treat you really well.”

“I know.” Maria nodded.

She was well aware that Ruth was warm and gentle, always smiling when they spoke. She enjoyed talking with her and always felt a comforting warmth in her presence, though she couldn’t quite put it into words. But that was then.

Now, things were different.