He knew that Maisie was reserved by nature and wouldn't appreciate him parking an extravagant car right next to

the exam site.

He was also dressed as casually as possible, but his demeanor exuded a sense of calm composure, which helped

Maisie spot him easily in the crowd.

He waved to her. Since it was a cold day, he had brought a cashmere shawl for her, which he wrapped around her

as soon as she emerged from the exam room. He held her small hand, trying to warm it with his breath.

"Are you cold?"

"I'm okay." Maisie smiled at him, but the smile was forced. The exam questions were still haunting her like an

unshakable fog, obscuring her thoughts. They felt like a heavy stone pressing down on her heart, making it hard to

breathe.

Daniel inquired softly, "What would you like for lunch?"

Maisie's mind was clearly not on food.

"You decide," she replied absentmindedly.

"I know a really delicious Thai restaurant. Would you like to try it?"

"Sure."

about some

"That'd work too."

her by the shoulders, squinting and smiling gently at her. "Why do I feel

different person

"You don't want to know

was, Daniel knew that she hadn't done well. He placed his

his gaze affectionate. "Don't dwell on the exam

the only opportunity you will get. You can always try again if this time doesn't work out.

achieve your dreams."

sounded anxious but didn't know how

"What's wrong?"

contrary." She hesitated for a moment. "Daniel, I knew how to answer

were something I

Daniel beamed. "Then what are we waiting for? I'll ask

his hand with a

furrowed his brows, realizing that something

tell me. What

had seen those

dark as

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