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.

yet oddly intriguing. She found herself momentarily wanting to explore

already entangled with Sidney-getting involved

much better now," Maria

"You should try to get some more sleep. It'll be morning

now?"

the morning," Herman

interfere with your own schedule, and you can still fulfill the

more seriously and added, "You don't have to push me away or resist me so quickly. Maria, I want you

he was trying

"With you saying that, it feels like I really

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

responded with a quiet "Thank you" and closed her

to the small sofa. With his tall frame, the sofa was clearly to cramped for him, making

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arrived early, bringing breakfast made by their family's

Tiana said with mock sympathy, giving Maria a