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!"

moment, recognizing this voice. Even after her memory

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

that moment, Maisie felt uncertain and

"Mom", Cindy Leech's expression remained

so long since you sent money home! Don't think that just

lady! Regardless of how high you climb or whom you marry, you're still

daughter!"

chest, and a hint of sadness welled up in her eyes. She had no

mother treated her

she lost

to you! How can you not even

to reality and replied softly,

money home in ages.

have the chance, come back

"Is something wrong?"

set for demolition. We've been given a new house and

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