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!"

voice. Even after her

Initially filled with concern for her, it later

felt uncertain and meekly

hearing "Mom", Cindy Leech's expression remained

long since you

with Graham, you're the Bayers' lady! Regardless of how high you climb or whom you marry, you're

daughter!"

sadness welled up in her eyes. She had no choice

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

she lost her

How can you not

back to reality and replied

haven't sent money home

you have the chance, come back in a few

"Is something wrong?"

demolition. We've been given a new house and some

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