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.

intriguing. She found herself momentarily

that road. She was already entangled with

better now," Maria quickly

the cotton swab away. "You should try to get some more sleep. It'll

now?" Maria asked,

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 Tiana gave you." Herman shook his head slightly. "I just got

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

understood what he was

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

don't refuse. Just accept it as

with a quiet "Thank you"

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

...

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

only watch us eat," Tiana said

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