"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 to try to defuse the

person. You'll get to know him

him."

to force a smile. "We know Mr. Quimby is a good person...

been able to

of the demolition and relocation, Daniel had

place for them to live. They had

which was a rare

gently held Maisie's hand. He loved her no matter what. Even if the Squires were out of line,

make things

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

Since the issue

dwell on

how to respond, so she forced another smile.

Nicole into the kitchen.

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

before, when we were in Centrolis. How did

you?"

I only smile for

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