Daniel inched closer, his chest nearly touching her flushed face. He murmured in her ear in a low, charming voice, “I’ll keep waiting until you nod.”

Maisie stood there, unmoving. She glanced at him, then chuckled shyly.

Just then, Daniel’s phone rang—his assistant urgently needed his attention for some company matters.

Forcing a smile, he said, “I need to head back.”

“Alright.” Maisie nodded gently.

“Take care of yourself. Call me after the tea party ends, and I’ll come pick you up.”

“You focus on your work,” she said. “My home isn’t far. I’ll manage.”

“Fair enough.” He didn’t push. “If you need anything, don’t hesitate to contact me.”

As Maisie watched him walk away, a whirlwind of emotions overcame her. He was the first person she ever loved, perhaps the only one in her life.

However, the more the love, the harder it was to forget the hurt.

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“Can you still see

turned to

features chiseled like a leading man

was momentarily stunned, but the man’s expression changed

“Hey, watch out!”

out, pulling her over

almost colliding with him, but he caught her, revealing a muscular forearm beneath his rolled-up white

grabbed the clumsy waiter, preventing a cacophony of crashing dishes and

away, the cakes and tea in the waiter’s hands would have spilled all

hurriedly thanked him,

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