Cindy was the only exception. -

"It's okay now," Daniel reassured Maisie, gently stroking her back as if comforting a child. "From now on, you can

stay here and leave behind all your family worries. Focus on what you want to do."

"Mm."

"But..." Daniel hesitated, wanting to gauge her feelings. "Do you hope for your family's house to be demolished?"

Maisie paused and gently shook her head.

"Why?"

"It's not that I don't hope for it." She looked up at him and smiled. "I'm indifferent. Even if it's demolished, I won't

receive any compensation, let alone the house.

"To be honest, my mom's actions have left me and Nicole quite disappointed. Aren't we her biological daughters?

Why is she treating us this way?"

Daniel patted her head, unsure of how to console her. Since she felt indifferent about it, he would proceed with the

changed blueprints. If she ever desired the demolition for her family's sake, he would change them back.

"I'll have dinner sent up to you later," Daniel said, putting on his coat and looking at her. "I need to handle some

the office, so I won't

at the door, and watched him enter the elevator before

somewhat downcast. They had

shade of red, and she quickly erased

study materials.

-

her expression had been far from pleasant. She seemed

used to endure

her days as a

appeared she had grown accustomed to comfortable days in

longer suited her.

and well-lit office, chatting with him over

interview.

struggling to walk in high heels

address she had obtained. Before she could knock, she heard a

about life's unfairness, crude and vulgar, insulting to the ears

listening.

sneered, thinking that this must be Maisie's mother, who only cared

on the door. Before long, Cindy stuck her head out, scrutinizing her from head to

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