Daniel was also taken aback but skillfully concealed his surprise. A flat greeting was all she received from him.

While Rachael guided Camila through the office, Daniel discreetly pulled Lily aside to seek clarification about the

situation.

Lily's smile was tinged with awkwardness as she explained, "She came for an interview. Initially, she applied for a

managerial position, but I discovered her writing skills. She used to be an editor, so I roped her in to handle editing

work temporarily. I'm short-staffed!"

"That's not what I'm asking!" Daniel's tone was stern as he glared at her. "Why did you hire her?"

"Oh..." Lily scratched her head, admitting, "I only found out that she's your cousin after doing a background check

two days ago."

"Lily!" Daniel widened his eyes in disbelief. "We were married, after all. Didn't you see her at my home back then?"

"Hey, hey, hey!" Lily retorted, "Don't accuse me. I'm worried that Maisie will misunderstand more than you do! We

lived separately as soon as we got married. When have I stayed at your place?"

didn't, but you visited whenever we had

those were banquets! I have face blindness. I can't remember faces. I never met her back then,

Camila had a low presence. Lily aside, he struggled to recall what she

like sometimes.

much attention to her. Being the adoptive daughter in

undoubtedly a lonely position.

about to leave, Lily called out

did you react like that? Do

in among our family members. To be

her. Don't let

have to worry about that."

and left, coincidentally encountering Camila at

traversed the entire office with Rachael, organized her desk, and was now rearranging

needed to edit.

her usual honest smile, "Daniel, do you have

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