"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?"

stern expression just moments ago, now had

look in his eyes.

and

He saw this man as nothing more

drinking aren't beneficial to your condition," Daniel said

Maisie to save you

nonchalantly grinned. Previously, it was because of

caused that Maisie had sold herself to Daniel.

needs had never stopped. Imported medicine

entire Squire family had benefited from Maisie, but no one had ever asked if she was doing well or

being with Daniel. Even now, Owen still believed that it was

sisters to take

and didn't care about saving me, my mother would be the first to

"Mr. Quimby, if you truly had no feelings for our Maisie, you wouldn't be here

Daniel clenched his fists.

voice, "I've been a bit tight on funds lately. Could

up, his eyes turning

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