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!"

a moment, recognizing this voice. Even after her memory loss following the

with concern for her, it later became

moment, Maisie felt uncertain and meekly called out,

"Mom", Cindy

you enjoying yourself in Centrolis? It's been so long since you

Bayers' lady! Regardless of how high you climb

daughter!"

chest, and a hint of sadness welled

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

she lost her

How can you not even

and replied softly, "Mom, I'm

where you are. You haven't sent money home in ages. When you

And when you have the chance, come

"Is something wrong?"

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