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.

feeling much better now,"

away. "You should try to get some more sleep.

it now?" Maria asked, still feeling

three in the

way, it won't interfere with your own schedule, and you can still fulfill the task Tiana gave

and added, "You don't have to push me away or resist me so quickly. Maria, I want you to take

what he was trying to

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

"Then don't refuse. Just accept it as

responded with a quiet "Thank you"

was clearly to cramped for him, making sleep uncomfortable. But

Maria made

her promptly.

...

Tiana arrived early, bringing breakfast made by their family's chef.

watch us eat," Tiana said with mock sympathy, giving Maria

maybe there's another option-you two could eat outside so I won't have to watch

eat