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!"

for a moment, recognizing this voice. Even after her memory

occasionally echoed in her ears. Initially filled with concern

uncertain

Cindy Leech's

Centrolis? It's been so long

Graham, you're the Bayers' lady! Regardless of how high you climb

daughter!"

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

her mother treated her that way. Was her mother always like

lost

How can you not even

snapped back to reality and replied softly, "Mom, I'm

sent money home in ages. When

you have the chance, come back in

"Is something wrong?"

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

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