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.

once everything ended, our relationship would too. But to my surprise... I ended up liking him," Maria said as if opening up for the first time. Herman listened, but deep down, he knew she didn't see him as anything significant. That was why she felt comfortable talking so openly about her past. If she truly cared, she wouldn't bring it up

wasn't pure from the beginning, so even when I realized I liked

Herman said quietly. "Even if it began with motives or some kind of manipulation, the feelings were real. You can criticize what happened or regret the things that were

at him, surprised by how he

expected him to approach it from that

directly, "So, do you think a

it, then be honest and

been in a relationship? I find that hard

haven't. But ve witnessed it-my parents are the best example. They've already written the playbook, so Tiana and I don't

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

welcome at my house anytime,"

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