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.

couldn't see her face, he sensed her sobbing and

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

slipped away.

to leave, he remained frozen, his hair tousled by

call from

"Sir."

"How is it?"

days, but no new

information either. Sir, should

fell into

think it's unnecessary. There's no clue on her

her. Also, although she's an adoptive daughter, she's

alert the enemy—"

hard, and

convey. Having them

him, he could gain leverage over Daniel at the board