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

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.

Diana's face darkened. "Did you just insult me?"

curved into a smirk. "Oh, I'm just getting started. If you say

gleam in her

steady herself, Diana said, "I came here to warn you stay away from Sidney.

after him." "You...!" Diana was stunned,

a second thought, Maria slapped Diana across the face, not bothering to

think my warning was just background noise?"

out of breath from the effort-clearly, her body still hadn't

hand, ready to strike back. "How dare you slap me, you bitch! I'll tear your

before Diana could land

wrist was grabbed and forcefully pushed aside, causing her to stumble. She nearly fell but caught herself, looking up to see Sidney standing next to

flickering across her face. "When did you

voice icy. "And tell

sparing her even a shred

turned pale,

as she bit her lip. "But

always so kind to

mean