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!"

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

filled with concern for her, it

felt uncertain

Cindy Leech's

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

how high you climb

daughter!"

a hint of sadness welled up in

mother treated her that way. Was her

lost her

talking to you! How can you not even

to reality and replied softly,

You haven't sent money home in ages. When you return, send it to your

the chance, come

"Is something wrong?"

for demolition. We've been given a new house and some compensation. It's all for

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