After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Maria stared into Herman's eyes, noticing the sincerity and warmth in them. There wasn't a hint of deceit. She smiled and said, "Whoever you fall in love with is going to be very lucky."

Herman smiled back and clinked his glass with hers. "I think that's the least anyone deserves. Every person is an individual, free in their own right. Love shouldn't be something that traps or binds you. It should make both people better, not something that drags them into endless suffering."

"Well said!" Maria clapped her hands, downing another glass of wine.

Herman watched her, his brows knitting slowly.

After a pause, he asked, "That man earlier... you know him, don't you?"

Maria nodded, "Yes. He used to be a designer in my studio. Now, he's my business partner."

She drank a bit too quickly, and the alcohol hit her fast, a rosy blush creeping onto her cheeks.

as if opening up for the first time. Herman listened, but deep down, he knew she

the beginning, so even when I realized

kind of manipulation, the feelings were real. You can criticize what happened or regret the things that

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him to approach

do you think a relationship like that is worth

then be honest and lay everything out. Don't keep

him. "You've never been in a relationship? I find

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words, Maria's eyes lit up with interest. "Now you've made me want to meet your

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for talking to me about all this. You've helped