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.

better now,"

away. "You should try to get some

time is it now?" Maria asked, still

the

still fulfill the task Tiana gave you." Herman shook his head slightly. "I just got back to the country, and work hasn't fully started yet. I'm not

he looked at her more seriously and added, "You don't have to push me away or resist me so quickly. Maria, I want you to take the time to get to know

immediately understood what he

him calmly and replied, "With you saying that, it feels

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

"Thank

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

made and

her promptly.

...

their family's chef. Unfortunately, Maria wasn't allowed to eat any of

thing, you can only watch us eat," Tiana said with

replied, "Or maybe there's another option-you two could eat outside so I won't have to

laughed. "You're right, it's too cruel to eat in front of you. Alright, we'll