After what felt like a long time, Maisie finally calmed down. She glanced at the man before her and took a deep

breath, her heart suddenly aching as if something had been ripped away.

"Maisie!" Daniel was still worried and nervously held her hand, continuously apologizing, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I

acted too hastily. I shouldn't have behaved that way!

"Don't worry! I promise I won't do anything you're uncomfortable with in the future!"

Maisie gazed at him for a moment, then softly shook her head.

"No, it's my fault," she murmured. "I should be the one apologizing. I don't know what came over me just now. At

that moment, my mind seemed to—"

Before she could finish, her phone rang.

Daniel helped her straighten her attire, adjusted her seat, and used his coat to cover her legs.

Maisie answered the call, and Nicole's hesitant voice came through. "Maisie... Can you come home soon? Mom...

She..."

"Alright, I'll speak with her directly!"

The phone was taken by someone else.

"Maisie, it's me!"

recognizing this voice. Even after her memory

in her ears. Initially filled with concern for her,

moment, Maisie felt uncertain and

"Mom", Cindy Leech's

enjoying yourself in Centrolis? It's been so long since you sent money

how high you climb or whom you marry, you're

daughter!"

welled up in her eyes.

couldn't fathom why her mother treated her that way. Was her

she lost

you! How can

reality and replied softly,

You haven't sent money home in ages. When you

have the chance, come back

"Is something wrong?"

for demolition. We've been given a new house

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