Married a Secret Billionaire

Arya sat across from Maisie, her demeanor somewhat reserved, and Maisie's mood carried its own complexity.

Still, Maisie offered a smile and initiated the conversation. "Did you ask me out today for a specific reason?"

Arya, who appeared hesitant on the phone—a contrast to her usually candid self—replied awkwardly, "Well, it's not

anything major. It's just that my parents and I have been feeling guilty about my brother's behavior. I'm wondering,

do you still hold any grudges against us?"

Maisie's heart warmed, and she gently held Arya's hand. "You don't need to feel this way. How could I hold any

grudges against you? Your brother and I weren't a good match, and not being together might have been fated."

"Now that Sophia has faced the consequences and my brother..." Arya sighed. "Graham isn't doing well, either. It's

like divine retribution.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't be talking about this." Arya smiled. "I'm here today to give you this!"

She then presented a newly published set of comics to Maisie. Accepting it, Maisie flipped through the pages,

style, along with a touching and

Arya

home lately, and my parents have stopped managing the company. Graham

burden has fallen on me." Arya chuckled. "After finishing this comic, I probably

work holds special significance for me, and I wanted to give

said. "You're really talented in this. Once the situation with

pick it

how it goes. Graham and I

would draw forever. Who would've known that

that destiny isn't under our control—everything

heart tightened. She remembered their first meeting when Arya's smile

had been as unsullied as distilled

had matured, experiencing family troubles that added a touch of worldliness and determination

way she had grown up—when she had been sheltered—felt a

a while, Maisie softly asked, "How is