Married a Secret Billionaire

Maisie's lips quivered, and she cast her gaze downward.

Daniel sensed the tension and wanted to reach for her hands, but she coldly avoided his touch.

She finally spoke after a prolonged silence, with the wind whispering around them. "We can never be together

again, Daniel."

Although Daniel had anticipated those words, they pierced him, causing an ache in his heart. Despite the mental

preparation, the reality of her declaration stung.

Forcing a smile, he nodded and attempted one last plea. "I-I know I'm not worthy of your forgiveness for my past

actions, but I'm willing to make amends. That's my sincere desire. You can either accept or reject it, but I'll do my

best—"

"No need," she cut him off, turning her back. "Your efforts now are merely to ease your conscience. You didn't

cherish me when I loved you most, nor did you value our child. There's no need for such gestures now."

"Maisie—"

"Do you understand the pain I feel every step I take here?!" Her tone intensified, her shoulders shaking with

suppressed emotions.

face, he sensed her sobbing and felt helpless in comforting

desperate to console her and yearned to embrace her, but, as she had pointed out,

slipped away.

to leave, he remained frozen, his hair tousled by the breeze, the bouquet

passed unnoticed until he received a call from his subordinate upon entering his

"Sir."

"How is it?"

Camila for the past few days, but no new developments.

either. Sir,

into

think it's unnecessary. There's no clue

had nothing to do with her. Also, although she's an adoptive daughter, she's your uncle's child. If

alert the enemy—"

hard, and his subordinate

convey. Having them follow

against his uncle. If it alerted him, he could gain leverage over Daniel at the board of