Chapter 15 A Chaotic Night

Maria’s mind was completely overtaken by the drug, and her body moved uncontrollably closer to Cruz. Cruz had to forcefully restrain his own urges to prevent doing something they would both regret. His voice was low and controlled. "Maria, that’s enough. Maria!" But to his surprise, Maria kissed his fingertips. Cruz’s gaze darkened as he looked at Maria, repeatedly calling her name. "Maria." Finally, Maria seemed to recognize the man in front of her. But even now, her mind hadn’t fully cleared. Maria looked at Cruz, her eyes filled with pain. "Mr. Cruz, I—I feel so uncomfortable… I’m in pain…" "I’ll take you to the hospital," Cruz replied, pulling his tie off and using it to bind Maria’s hands gently. Despite the restraint, Maria could feel an unexpected tenderness in his touch. Maria clutched his hand as he tried to wrap her in a coat. "Please…" Cruz paused at her plea. "I’m not Johnson. I can’t help you." Hearing Johnson’s name was like touching the deepest wound in Mar