Maisie took a sip but choked on it. The alcohol seemed to burst across her cheeks, leaving her normally rosy face

with a seductive crimson hue.

Daniel chuckled and walked over, gently patting her back while wiping away the wine stain from the corner of her

mouth.

"Mr. Quimby..." Maisie maintained a cautious distance from him.

Daniel didn't say much. Instead, he reached for her hand and led her to the floor-to-ceiling window.

Maisie looked at him in puzzlement, only to see him clapping his hands.

Suddenly, a myriad of fireworks burst to life in the navy night sky, their colors and shapes changing like a dream

and showering the world below like falling stars.

Maisie was left in awe, and her heart began to race uncontrollably.

"Do you like it?" Daniel's charismatic voice asked. "Close your eyes."

"Huh?"

He said with a smile, "I'm going to pick the stars for you."

After the last burst of fireworks disappeared into the night sky with a bright trail, everything returned to tranquility.

a soft smile and closed her eyes as she felt his warm hand over hers. There was a

been placed in

she discovered a star

"This is..."

was a necklace with a diamond pendant crafted into the shape of a star,

rainbow of colors.

put it on you,"

this is too

accept it." Daniel's gaze was gentle. "Apart from this, I have some things I'd like to talk to you

ears burning,

stray strands of hair. "You already knew this, but... I

of you for

"Mr. Quimby..."

don't have to rush to give me an answer. Take your time to think about it. No matter

willing to wait."

suddenly filled with mixed emotions. She felt a slight headache, and her

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