After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back by Riverflow

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.

It was a strange feeling, unfamiliar yet oddly intriguing. She found herself momentarily wanting to explore it further.

But she quickly stopped herself from going down that road. She was already entangled with Sidney-getting involved with another man would make her feel like a player.

much better

away. "You should try to get

it now?" Maria

three in the

don't you hire a nurse for me? That way, it won't interfere with your own schedule, and you can still fulfill

"You don't have to push me away or resist me so quickly. Maria,

immediately understood what he was trying

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

smile. "Then don't refuse. Just accept

with a quiet "Thank you" and closed her

say anything 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 to any care

Maria made

her promptly.

...

Tiana arrived early, bringing breakfast made by their family's chef. Unfortunately, Maria wasn't allowed

eat," Tiana said with mock sympathy, giving Maria a

option-you two could eat outside so I won't

it's too cruel to eat