Married a Secret Billionaire

Daniel grappled with conflicting emotions. On the one hand, he hoped that she would remember him, but on the

other, he wished she could completely forget everything that had transpired before, never to recollect those

memories again.

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Guided by Nicole's directions, Maisie navigated her way to her family's address. She couldn't help but smile at the

irony of needing a map to find her own home. Over the past two years, the concept of "home" had slowly faded

from her mind.

"We're almost at my house," Maisie informed Daniel. "You don't have to accompany me any further. I can go on my

own."

"Alright. I'll head back to the company to take care of some matters."

"Sure, go ahead." Maisie was aware that Daniel worked for the prestigious Quimby Group, a renowned name in this

city. Daniel must have a lot of responsibilities there.

With a wave and a smile, she turned to face the aging apartment building.

The neighborhood was in a low-income area, surrounded by shantytowns. The remaining buildings were only three

or four stories tall, showing signs of disrepair and appearing on the verge of collapse.

However, Maisie recalled Nicole mentioning that her family's living conditions hadn't been this dire in the past. What

had caused this decline?

was filled with questions and uncertainty as she climbed the stairs. Upon

preparing chicken soup.

"Mom—"

finish her sentence, Cindy interrupted her, "Don't just stand there, can't you see?

hands and come

She hadn't expected her mother to immediately ask for her assistance with

her return home.

she hadn't been home for

and entered the kitchen. The place was in disarray, and the

particularly clean. She had to sift through the clutter of pots

in washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and

impatiently scolded her. "Have you

how to do

I am helping,

Cindy grabbed

the sound of the knife striking the cutting board resonated like

was eerie and unsettling.

she stepped into the

discreetly took out her phone, intending to text Daniel to inquire when he