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!"

this voice. Even after

occasionally echoed in her ears. Initially filled with concern for her,

that moment, Maisie felt uncertain and meekly called out,

hearing "Mom", Cindy

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

of how high you climb or whom

daughter!"

chest, and a hint of sadness welled up

why her mother treated her

lost her

talking to you! How can you not even

snapped back to reality and replied

home in ages. When you return,

the chance,

"Is something wrong?"

old family house is set for demolition. We've been given

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