Married a Secret Billionaire

Maisie’s heart skipped a beat. She felt a unique connection with Daniel that went beyond friendship. It was a feeling akin to memories from a past life, familiar and comforting.

“Since you see me as a friend, helping each other is the natural way of things,” Daniel reassured her softly. “You don’t need to hesitate. But if it truly bothers you, you can treat me to a meal again. That might make you feel better.” –

The day Maisie invited Daniel to dinner marked the start of winter. She had prepared a hearty hot pot, filling the table with fish, shrimp, beef, lamb, fresh veggies, and mushrooms.

Daniel brought a bottle of wine, and they enjoyed a warm conversation while indulging in the hot pot’s comforting heat.

As he asked about her wedding preparations, Maisie hesitated for a moment, smiled, and didn’t give a direct response.

“What’s the matter?” Daniel asked. “Is there something you and your fiance don’t agree on?”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

always feel like he’s keeping something

“What is it?”

to add water to the hot pot but accidentally scalded her fair hand on the edge of the pot, causing a blister

hand under cold water. He found some ice cubes, wrapped them in a

does it feel? Is it painful?”

She realized that the sense of being cared for and protected came from Daniel— not her fiance—someone she

connection was more profound than their short acquaintance suggested. She found solace and security when she

emotions arise in just a

when she didn’t

“Oh, no…”

friend. The ice is soothing. At most, I’ll use

“I’ll go buy some.”