"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.

Maisie shot them a look, then forced a smile to try

is usually a bit serious, but he's a good person. You'll get to know

him."

yes." Cindy managed to force a smile. "We know Mr. Quimby is a good person... Without

been able to

demolition and relocation, Daniel had ultimately provided Cindy's

a place for them to

a rare find for

her no matter what. Even if the Squires

things difficult

expression. "The reason we didn't compensate you earlier was due

the branch office of Quimby Group. Since the issue has now been resolved, there's no

dwell on

didn't know how to respond, so she forced another smile. She insisted that Daniel stay for lunch and then

Nicole into the kitchen.

because your face is too stern? My mom...

before, when we were in Centrolis.

you?"

only smile for

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