"I'm sorry," Camila said softly as she struggled to get up from the floor.

Maisie locked eyes with Camila, finding only coldness within them. There was no trace of remorse accompanying

her apology—the words "I'm sorry" felt more like a colossal joke.

Camila's lips were ashen as she continued. "Regardless of your perception, I truly wanted to apologize. I

acknowledge that I've disrupted your life. If not for me, you wouldn't have experienced so much pain.

"But... was it genuinely me who dismantled your life?"

Maisie froze, and her heart clenched abruptly, a suffocating feeling rising from within.

The police, accompanied by a lawyer, arrived and escorted Camila away.

A semblance of calmness returned.

Daniel carefully held Maisie in his embrace. As he prepared to exit the room, his gaze lingered on the lawyer, his

voice carrying weight. "You know what to do, right?"

The lawyer nodded. "Mr. Quimby, I'll adhere strictly to the standard legal procedures. I won't interfere with anything

else!"

a sigh of relief. "I don't want to see Camila again, and there shouldn't be any

the Quimby Group."

"I understand!"

been Daniel's confidant for years,

reassured entrusting the case

now rested

frail. Even with his support, she moved with dragging steps and

Daniel simply lifted her.

allowing him to hold her

closed her eyes,

warmth she knew,

in turmoil. Clutching his collar, she softly

here," Daniel whispered in her

to

car, fastened her

slowly enveloped Maisie. It felt like she had

first time

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