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.

a strange feeling, unfamiliar yet oddly intriguing. She found herself

herself from going down that road. She was already entangled with Sidney-getting involved with another man would make her feel like

better now," Maria

try to get some more sleep. It'll

is it now?" Maria

in the morning,"

can still fulfill the task Tiana gave you." Herman shook

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,

he was trying to

him calmly and replied, "With you saying that, it feels like I really can't refuse,

"Then don't refuse. Just

"Thank you"

turned off the light and returned to the small sofa. With his tall frame, the sofa was clearly to cramped for

...

next morning, Tiana arrived early, bringing breakfast made by their family's chef.

watch us eat," Tiana said with mock sympathy, giving Maria a