The next day, Maisie hesitated but eventually decided to call Daniel.

Her heart raced when the call connected, and she felt nervous hearing Daniel’s deep, electric voice on the other end.

“Maisie?” Daniel suppressed his joy, keeping his tone flat. “Why did you call?”

“I heard about what happened with my sister,” she said, “I know you helped. I’m grateful.”

“Oh, it’s nothing.” He played it cool. “Fat Lawler and my brother-in-law go way back. I was just catching up for him.”

She mustered her courage and said, “Mr. Quimby, let me treat you to a meal just like before. You come to my place, and I’ll cook.”

Daniel’s heart almost jumped out.

He was over the moon. He wanted to say yes, but his rationality kicked in.

In the end, he suppressed his emotions.

He pretended to be calm and said, “No need.”

this. She’s grateful for you. Not only did you help her clear her debt,

“You don’t have to

“Mr. Quimby…”

to

call ended, Maisie’s

a long time. He snapped back to his senses

going to sign the

and reviewed the document. He nearly signed it in the wrong

upon seeing him losing his

tired. “Her boyfriend’s

don’t think she sees

you know!” Daniel glared at

put the document away

on the couch, forcing a smile. He hoped Maisie would come back to

she didn’t love him, she would still be loyal to

with their relationship and she fell in love with him, she would blame herself and be

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