After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Tiana sighed. "Of course we're worried! What happened? How did you end up with a stomach perforation all of a sudden?" "It's nothing, I just had a bit too much to drink," Maria explained, her voice light but tired.

"That's my fault," Herman interjected, his face filled with concern as he looked at Maria. "I should've made sure you ate something." Tiana's eyes widened as she turned to her brother. "Wait, you were with her when she was drinking?"

"Yeah," Herman admitted.

Tiana immediately gave him a light punch on the arm. "Why didn't you stop her? Drinking on an empty stomach is dangerous!"

"It's my fault," Herman said quietly.

"Stop arguing, I'm fine now," Maria said, waving her hand weakly. "I'll be more careful next time."

Tiana crossed her arms. "I don't care. It's my brother's responsibility to take care of you until you're fully recovered. If not, I'll tell Mom and Dad that he's been mistreating girls!" Maria was taken aback. "That's really not necessary..."

Tiana shook her head. "It's settled."

She turned to Herman. "Don't you think that's the right thing to do?"

"It's

Maria sighed in resignation.

Fine then.

silent all this time, finally

he said, his tone steady, though his eyes still held

My brother's got it covered. You have the studio to manage,

her response. She had called him when she was in pain didn't that mean she trusted him,

the room, quietly said, "Let's go

expression froze, disbelief flashing in his eyes. He hadn't expected that response,

here. You should head back-someone has to manage the studio." With that, she practically

stood in the hallway, thinking about Maria's cold, indifferent attitude. What was she

refused his help.

chose not to dwell on it further and left without

room, Tiana gave her brother a series of exaggerated winks before turning to Maria. "Get some rest, okay? My brother's here, so if you

Maria smiled weakly. "Thanks."