"What's the matter?"

"I... I want to take you to meet my mom."

Daniel was taken aback.

"Aren't you planning to marry me? Shouldn't we meet each other's parents before the wedding? My family

background isn't great, and my mom can be a handful. I just want you to be prepared..."

"I want to marry you, not your family," Daniel said, holding Maisie's hand. "But it's only right that I meet them. It's a

matter of respect."

Daniel had mixed feelings about it. When the weekend came, he prepared a gift and went with Maisie to her

family's home. Even though Maisie had given them a heads-up, the atmosphere became tense as soon as they

walked in.

Cindy and Nicole were initially surprised to see Daniel, and then they stood by the wall, all still and nervous. Their

words and actions appeared quite restrained as they cast wary looks at him.

Maisie was a little surprised. She had been worried the whole way about her mom's materialistic nature causing

trouble, as she was prone to saying things she shouldn't. She hadn't expected Cindy, who was usually domineering

and arrogant, to be so apprehensive in front of him. Even though Daniel usually exuded a powerful aura, he was

quite amiable today.

you?" Maisie shot them a look, then forced a smile

he's a good person. You'll get to know him better as you spend

him."

managed to force a smile. "We know Mr. Quimby is a good person... Without his help, we

able

and relocation, Daniel had ultimately provided Cindy's

arranged a place for them to live. They had secured a residence

which was a

her no matter what. Even if the Squires

things difficult

a calm expression. "The reason

made by the branch office of Quimby Group. Since

to dwell

know how to respond, so she forced another smile. She insisted

Nicole into the kitchen.

looked at Daniel. "Is it because your face is too stern? My mom...

Centrolis. How did you manage to make

you?"

only

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