Maria's eyes were half-lidded, her cheeks flushed as she gazed at him through the haze of alcohol.

"You... you're really good-looking," she murmured, her words slurred.

She was definitely drunk.

Herman gently grasped her wrist, removing her hand from where it lingered.

"Thanks, you're not too bad yourself," he replied with a small smile.

When he stood and put some distance between them, Maria blinked and asked, "Why are you getting up?"

"You should rest," Herman said softly. "If you need anything, call me. I'm heading out."

Taking advantage of someone in this state wasn't his style. He wouldn't do something like that-especially when Maria clearly didn't have feelings for him.

He tucked the blanket around her, adjusted the air conditioning to a comfortable level, and quietly left the room.

As the door clicked shut, the room fell into silence. Maria stared blankly at the ceiling for a moment before slowly closing her eyes.

...

standing not far off-it was the same man who had confronted

a brief glance

gaze locked on him, his

doing in there for so

And most importantly...

responded

felt like he was losing his grip on reality. He hadn't cared much

they once had flashed in his mind, and he pressed his lips tightly

whirlwind of emotions. He glanced at the screen-it was

he answered, his voice colder than

can't find you," Diana's voice came

run off to?" Sidney asked, his

Diana quietly asked,

"Miss White, this whole situation started because of your mistake. Don't you think

Diana's voice sharpened instantly. "You're telling me to apologize to her? Didn't you hear what she said? She

me! Why should I apologize?

was spiraling into unreasonable complaints, her tone

your mind. I have other things to take care of, so I'm

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