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

that road. She was already entangled with Sidney-getting involved with another man would make her

better now," Maria quickly

nodded, tossing the cotton swab away. "You should try

it now?"

three in the

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 just got back to the country, and work hasn't

to push me away or resist me so quickly. Maria, I want you to take the time

what he was trying to

him calmly and replied, "With you saying

smile. "Then don't refuse. Just accept

responded with a quiet "Thank you" and closed her

cramped for him, making sleep uncomfortable. But

...

bringing breakfast made by their family's

us eat," Tiana said with mock sympathy, giving