"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.

shot them a

a good person. You'll get

him."

know Mr. Quimby is a

been able

fuss of the demolition and

package and arranged a place for them to live. They had

which was a rare

hand. He loved her no matter what. Even if the

things difficult for

"The reason we didn't

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

dwell on

forced another smile. She insisted that

Nicole into the kitchen.

helplessly and looked at Daniel. "Is it because your face is too stern? My mom... Well, she's

you before, when we were in Centrolis. How did you manage

you?"

I only smile for

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