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 found herself momentarily

going down that road. She was already entangled with Sidney-getting involved with another man

feeling much better

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

time is it now?" Maria asked, still feeling

three in the morning," Herman

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

me so

what he was

replied, "With you saying that, it feels

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

a quiet "Thank you" and closed her

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, making sleep uncomfortable. But he didn't mind, as it allowed him to stay alert

...

morning, Tiana arrived early, bringing breakfast made by their

you can only watch us eat," Tiana said with mock sympathy, giving Maria a