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.

oddly intriguing.

already entangled with Sidney-getting involved with another man would make her feel like

much better now," Maria quickly

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

is it now?" Maria asked,

in the

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

me so quickly. Maria, I want you

he was trying

saying that, it feels like I really

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

quiet "Thank

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 to

...

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

can only watch us eat," Tiana said with mock sympathy,