After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Maria had been cooped up in the hospital for a week, and today she finally had the chance to stretch her legs with a walk around the artificial lake. Her body felt stiff from lying down for so long, and the cool breeze against her skin was a welcome relief from the heat. Herman walked beside her and asked, "Are you thirsty?"

"A little," Maria replied.

"Wait here, I'll grab some water," he said, turning to leave.

"Okay." Maria smiled, watching him walk away before turning her attention back to the lake. The hospital grounds, usually weighed down by an oppressive atmosphere, seemed lighter with people around, many of whom were also enjoying the fresh air. "Ha, what a two-faced woman," a snide voice suddenly interrupted her peace.

Maria turned to see Diana standing a short distance away, glaring at her with hostility.

"Are you talking about yourself?" Maria asked, blinking innocently. "That's quite an interesting self-reflection."

"I'm talking about you!" Diana snapped, storming closer. "You already have a boyfriend, so why are you trying to seduce Sidney? Does he even know you're stringing along two men at once?"

Maria watched her for a moment, amused by her self-righteous attitude.

"And who exactly do you think you are?" she asked coolly.

"Did you just insult

just getting started. If you say one more word, I won't

relaxed but bold demeanor, combined with the cold gleam in her eyes, made Diana

"I came here to warn

since you're so adamant about it, now I'm even more inclined to go after him." "You...!"

Maria slapped Diana across the face, not bothering

think my warning was just background noise?" Maria said calmly,

a little out of breath from the effort-clearly, her body still hadn't fully recovered from lying in bed for so

twisted with fury as she raised her hand, ready to strike back. "How dare

before Diana

but caught herself, looking up to see Sidney standing next to

stammered, panic flickering across her

"And tell me, when

asked bluntly, not sparing her even a shred of

then flushed, as she bit her lip. "But you were always so kind