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.

unfamiliar yet oddly intriguing. She found herself momentarily

she quickly stopped herself from going down that road. She was already entangled with Sidney-getting

better now," Maria quickly

swab away. "You should try to

it now?" Maria asked,

in the

me? That way, it won't interfere with your own schedule, and you can still fulfill the task Tiana gave you." Herman shook his head slightly. "I

"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

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

a soft smile. "Then don't refuse. Just accept it

responded with a quiet "Thank you" and closed her

sofa was clearly to cramped for him, making sleep uncomfortable. But he didn't mind, as it allowed him to stay alert to any care of Sound Maria

...

by their family's chef. Unfortunately, Maria wasn't allowed to eat any of

watch us eat," Tiana said with mock