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.”

again. “It’s actually my sister who initiated this. She’s grateful for you. Not only did you help her clear her

“You don’t have

“Mr. Quimby…”

got to run. That’s

call ended,

stared into space on the couch for a long time. He snapped back to his

going to sign

and reviewed the document. He

seeing him losing his spirit. “Mr. Quimby, why

breath. His eyes were tired. “Her boyfriend’s back.

think she

you know!” Daniel glared at

put the document away and

He hoped Maisie would come back to him, but what

belief. Even though she didn’t love him, she would still be loyal to her

love with him, she would blame herself

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