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.

...

room, he spotted someone standing not far off-it was the

him a brief glance before looking

gaze locked on him,

they been doing in there for

And most importantly...

hadn't she responded to his

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

had flashed in his mind, and he pressed his

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

answered, his

you? I can't find you," Diana's

you run off to?" Sidney asked,

end before Diana quietly

"Miss White, this whole situation started because of your

instantly. "You're telling me to apologize to her? Didn't

Why should I apologize? I already did, but

her tone

your mind. I have other things to take care of, so I'm hanging up now." Without waiting

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