Married a Secret Billionaire

“Are you okay?” Daniel looked at her with concern.

Maisie’s heart raced. She instinctively avoided eye contact and shifted back.

The atmosphere turned awkward once more.

Daniel pondered for a moment, then offered a gentle smile. “I… I’ll tell you a joke, alright? There was once a tomato that jumped into a pot of hot soup, turning into tomato soup. Its buddy, the egg, wanted to save it and hopped into the same pot, transforming it into tomato and egg soup! Hahaha…”

Maisie stared at him, puzzled.

Daniel chuckled and then noticed something was off. He turned to Maisie, who still had a puzzled expression. “Uh, it’s not funny?”

This time, Maisie couldn’t help but burst into laughter. It might have been a lame joke, but it amused her.

The tension lifted. The car was parked by the roadside, and they could see the starry night sky through the moonroof.

Maisie leaned against the headrest, feeling drowsy. She had been tired all day, and now her eyelids started to droop in the warm and cozy car. She fell asleep without realizing it.

Daniel kept the engine running and adjusted the warm airflow to the most comfortable temperature. He watched her intently, yearning to touch her face and kiss her forehead and lips. Yet, every time he extended his hand, he pulled it back. He feared waking her. He wouldn’t be able to savor this moment if she woke up.

It was alright this way. She slept peacefully, and he silently watched over her. Originally, they weren’t supposed to have any more interactions. Still, he had seized this moment from fate with all his might.

in her sleep, and Daniel held his breath. He carefully covered her with his coat and smiled contentedly.

way she slept reminded him of their first night together six years ago. He had arranged for her brother in the best hospital back then and ensured her family had

On that night.

she tried to undress. She had never been in a relationship and did not know how to face

Quimby, I…” She couldn’t figure out why the robe was tied in a knot when she only wanted to untie it.

around him before were as innocent as Maisie. Sometimes,

hand and

looked at

“I won’t force anyone.”

that—” Maisie hurriedly tried to explain, but Daniel had already gotten up and walked toward the bedroom

“Mr. Quimby!”

said with his back turned. “I won’t force you until you’re

sat alone in the bedroom. The light in the study had been left on

the Thompsons’, Linda confronted him. “Where did you go

amusement park,” Daniel

eyes widened.

invested in that project. Can’t I go

alone, were you? Were you