Daniel reentered Maisie's world and often stayed in her apartment, claiming to watch over and protect her. Despite

her attempts to refuse, she eventually relented.

While he had to settle for the sofa, he was content with it, believing he could sleep beside her one day. Daniel spent

most of his time with Maisie, taking care of household chores and cooking her meals. Now, he truly understood how

challenging it had been for her to do these tasks for him before and how much she had loved doing them every

day.

Sometimes, Maisie watched him bustling around the house, puzzled by inexplicable dreams that haunted her.

However, she admitted to feeling more at ease with Daniel around. He provided a different kind of comfort

compared to what Graham had offered.

In the past, Graham often deferred things, saying, "wait until later", "when there's an opportunity", or "in the

future".

In contrast, Daniel frequently assured her, saying, "I'm here", "leave it to me", and "don't be afraid". His words

expressions of love but were filled

in the kitchen, carefully stewing carrot and

he had recently learned to cook, and he treated each ingredient and seasoning like a precise

experiment.

apartment, and he smiled in

then, the doorbell rang.

at the door. "Linda? How did you find me

knew I'd find you here. Your brother-in-law even

I told him you wouldn't

but Linda declined, handing over a bag of his clothes and some

place

"Thank you," Daniel said.

wasn't around, Linda asked, "Is Maisie still

the day off, and I wanted her to

at Daniel's consideration, "I never expected you to be

replied. "Continuing like this isn't a solution. I'll

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