Daniel hugged Maisie tightly, his strength almost suffocating her. It was as if holding her tightly was the only way to

keep her from running away.

"Daniel..." Maisie gently patted his back. "What happened? Can you please tell me..."

"I lost my appetite." Daniel released her and took a deep breath, adjusting his emotions. He managed to force a

smile. "Can we not eat at home?"

"Sure..." Maisie nodded, feeling more concerned about him than curious about what had happened. She was ready

to follow his lead.

Daniel held her hand and fled the house as though he was escaping. He had never thought he would experience

fear like this—fear that the sealed-off past would resurface, fear that the old scars would be ripped open again.

Most of all, he was afraid he would lose her forever.

"Maisie, let's get married as soon as possible," he said, his voice strained, almost pleading in her ear.

Maisie, who was taken aback, stared at him in astonishment. His eyes were red, and there was something she

couldn't quite comprehend in his gaze.

place right away. Where do you want

up everything here... I..." Daniel began to

and gently embraced him.

sometimes, but don't take his words to heart. I can call and

to help you vent your

a bitter smile. She thought that Owen had said something offensive to provoke such

if she ever remembered their past, or even recalled where that

the core and she

you." Maisie's eyes sparkled with a smile. "But shouldn't you also

you really want me to follow you in secret

want to tell the whole world that you're my

are you reacting so

chuckled. Although she was surprised by his reaction, it filled

with warmth.

"You don't want to make

couldn't find the words to respond, so he

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