After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Maria blinked a few times, then said, "I'm feeling a bit thirsty."

Herman shook his head gently. "You can't drink water right now. How about this-I'll use a cotton swab to moisten your lips. It'll help a little, alright?"

Maria was silent for a moment before asking, "When can I drink water?"

"In 24 hours," Herman replied.

Immediately, Maria's expression turned despairing, and she closed her eyes, looking defeated. "I'm really thirsty..."

Herman didn't say anything more but turned and busied himself.

Moments later, Maria felt something cool and moist on her lips.

Startled, she opened her eyes to find Herman sitting at the bedside, holding a cup of water in one hand and a cotton swab in the other, carefully moisturizing her lips.

His expression was focused, his eyes resting solely on her lips, without any other intention. The room was brightly lit, casting clear lines across his handsome features. His calm, attentive gaze made Maria pause for a moment.

was a strange feeling, unfamiliar yet oddly intriguing. She found herself momentarily wanting to explore it

already entangled with Sidney-getting involved

better now," Maria

should try to get

time is it now?" Maria asked,

in the morning," Herman

a while, then said, "Why don't you hire a nurse for me? That way, it won't interfere with your own schedule, and you can still fulfill the task

her more seriously and added, "You don't have to push me away or resist me so quickly. Maria, I want you to take the time to get to know me." His words were gentle, but the meaning was

immediately understood what he was

calmly and replied, "With you saying that,

don't refuse. Just accept it

with a quiet "Thank you" and closed her

to cramped for him, making sleep

...

arrived early, bringing breakfast made by their family's chef. Unfortunately, Maria wasn't allowed to eat any of

thing, you can only watch us eat," Tiana said with mock sympathy, giving Maria a playful