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

blindness. I can't remember faces.

a low presence. Lily aside, he struggled to recall

like sometimes.

her.

undoubtedly a lonely position.

As he was about to leave, Lily called out to

did you react like that? Do you

He paused. "I just thought she never fit in among our family members. To be honest, I don't really

Don't let your guard down just because

have to worry about that." Lily

left, coincidentally encountering Camila at the

with Rachael, organized her desk, and was now rearranging the

needed to edit.

her usual honest smile, "Daniel,

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