Maisie kept her eyes lowered in silence.

Daniel glanced at her. Her demeanor reminded him of when she used to be gentle and obedient, staying quietly by his side during work-related stress and enduring late nights just to accompany him.

A pang struck his heart, and he gently held her hand.

“I understand,” Maisie murmured softly. “I’ll be more careful from now on. I won’t associate with strangers…”

Daniel sighed. “Maisie, I’m sorry. I was a little anxious earlier and lashed out in temper.”

Maisie remained silent, shaking her head.

“I don’t mean to stop you from making friends…” Daniel paused, feeling a bit guilty for expressing that. The jealousy he felt when he saw her with Harvey lingered in his mind.

Nevertheless, he forced himself to appear considerate, speaking softly. “I’m worried about you. You’re too naive, unaware of the dangers people might pose…”

speaking, the atmosphere

too naive when they first met. In

licked his lips, deciding to end

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up at him. Despite the weariness in her expression, there was still a glint in her eyes

my fault. I was too eager to prove myself. I’ll be more cautious in the future. Actually, thinking about it… there’s nothing wrong with relying on

Daniel was taken aback, almost letting his smile peek through, but he managed to

head on his shoulder,

more time, okay?” she said softly. “I really… don’t want to become a parasite by your side. I want to be someone capable and courageous. I want to work for it. So, can you give me a bit

say? It was a certain yes—he could give her all

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