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.

closed her eyes as she felt his warm hand

been placed in her

she discovered a star when she opened

"This is..."

a diamond pendant crafted into the shape of a star, its every facet flawless

rainbow of colors.

me put it on you," Daniel said

is

gentle. "Apart from this, I have some things I'd like to

her head, her ears burning, and her cheeks

knew this, but... I like you. I want

of you for the rest

"Mr. Quimby..."

Take your time to think about

willing to wait."

She felt a slight headache, and her hazy mind

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