The journalists collectively froze. They exchanged glances, hesitant to utter another word. They had assumed

Maisie to be soft and easily intimidated, unaware of her underlying determination.

After a few seconds of tense silence, voices suddenly erupted from the crowd of book fans.

"Yeah! This is her private life! You journalists are prying too much!"

"Regardless of what Maisie does, we'll support her!"

"Her words are comforting and powerful. Even if those events were her personal experiences, as fans, we'd only

empathize with her!"

"Exactly! Journalists should stop asking these boring questions!"

"Organizers! Anyone there? How did you let these kinds of journalists in? We demand they leave!"

A commotion ensued in the audience, with journalists wearing uneasy expressions and event organizers struggling

to maintain order.

Fortunately, it didn't escalate into a major uproar, and the event concluded in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

Maisie left the venue, waiting by the roadside for Rachael to bring the car when she spotted a familiar figure.

She froze.

had only been a few days since this man was absent from

her, her

Daniel stood before Maisie.

elegant dress with a coat

she used to dislike dressing up. Her life was simple. Even when they

clothing or accessories. Her clothes were the

the supermarket, and

Daniel's thoughts halted.

did have jewelry, and she had bought it herself. Once, when she had some

accepted, and after being

that money to buy

design. The earnings from her short article hadn't been

of it

that had been her only extravagant

she had kept those two rings to herself, never

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