This feeling of affection for her had started when they first met.

After a while, Maisie's soft voice pierced the night's silence. "Daniel..."

Daniel was surprised, and his heart began to race. "What did you say?"

Maisie bit her lip, her cheeks flushing as if she had a fever. She was about to speak when a sharp pain gripped her

lower abdomen. She gasped and curled up in bed.

Daniel sensed something was wrong and rushed into the bedroom. "Maisie, what's wrong?"

He gently turned her and saw her pale face. "Maisie?"

"I... I'm fine." Maisie forced a smile. "It's just a stomachache. I'll be okay if I rest for a while."

Daniel's initial thought was that it was her time of the month. He reached for her hand, speaking softly.

"I'll go make you some hot chocolate."

"No need." Maisie stopped him. "It's not that..."

"What is it?"

"It's an old problem," she said weakly with a smile. She had been like that for the past two years, experiencing

stomach. There was no

any medicine.

the doctor had told him years ago. After losing their

that she might

hand firmly. "Maisie, let me

it's not necessary!" Maisie laughed. "I just need to

taking you to see a doctor!"

in his gaze

smiled gently, closed her eyes, and buried

do as you say."

stayed by her side until she fell asleep, gently stroking her hair and recalling

twisted

went to the hospital with him. Daniel

assistant brought him the documents that needed attention

"The doctor won't

you

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