"Oh, it's Mr. Quimby." Owen hastily wiped his hand across his clothes, smiling obsequiously. "I didn't expect... to

meet you again. How have you been?"

Daniel looked at the hand Owen extended, his expression darkening even further.

Maisie gave Owen a pat and whispered, "Owen, what are you saying?"

Owen chuckled and quickly corrected himself. "Oh, I misspoke... Heh, I've had a bit too much to drink, and my

head's not very clear right now. Maisie, what's for lunch?"

Maisie rolled her eyes at him, feeling annoyed.

"Daniel will have lunch at home today, so I'll go help Mom and Nicole."

"Alright, alright!" Owen hastily ushered her toward the kitchen. "Then you go ahead. Make some pork ribs for me!

I've been working too hard lately, so I need some nourishment!"

"You..." Maisie glared at him, concerned he might say something inappropriate.

"Don't worry!" Owen snickered and whispered, "I'll step outside for a smoke. I promise not to speak with your Mr.

Quimby. Is that okay?"

The man, who'd had a stern expression just moments ago, now

look in his eyes.

then turned and went into

observed Owen. He saw this man as nothing more than an

condition," Daniel said with

don't expect Maisie to save you again, do

a moment, then nonchalantly grinned. Previously, it was because of

caused that Maisie had sold herself to Daniel.

Imported medicine was

but no one had

she could handle being with Daniel. Even

sisters to take care

saving me, my mother would

no feelings

Daniel clenched his fists.

closer, saying in a low voice, "I've been a bit tight

his

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