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,

art style, along with a touching and heartwarming story. Clearly,

Arya and

home lately, and my parents have stopped managing the

fallen on me." Arya

while. That's why this work holds special significance for me, and I wanted to give it to

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

can pick it

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

forever, and I believed I would draw forever. Who would've known that

come to understand that destiny isn't under our control—everything is

tightened. She remembered

world had been as unsullied as

added a touch

she had grown up—when she

a while, Maisie softly asked, "How is Graham

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