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,

delicate and beautiful art style, along with a

Arya

dealing with a lot at home lately, and my parents have stopped managing the company.

fallen on me." Arya chuckled. "After

That's why this work holds special significance for

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

pick it up

shrugged, saying, "We'll see how it goes. Graham and I were

would draw forever. Who would've known that we're completely

that destiny isn't under our

remembered their

had been as unsullied as distilled

troubles that added a touch of worldliness and determination

up—when she had been

"How is Graham now? Is he

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