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

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

much better now,"

try

time is it now?"

three in the

for 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 Tiana gave you." Herman shook his head slightly.

"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

understood what he

replied, "With you saying that, it feels

smile. "Then don't refuse. Just accept it as

responded with a quiet "Thank you" and

his tall frame, the sofa was clearly to cramped for him, making sleep uncomfortable. But

...

their family's chef. Unfortunately, Maria

eat," Tiana said with mock sympathy, giving Maria a playful