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…”

atmosphere seemed to turn

devoted herself to him because she was too naive when they first met. In his past ignorance, he hadn’t cherished her properly, making her tread so many wrong

lips, deciding to

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say more, I understand.” Maisie looked up at him. Despite the weariness in her expression, there was still a glint in her eyes when

mean well. It was my fault. I was too eager to prove myself. I’ll be more cautious in the future. Actually, thinking about

smile peek through, but he managed to

head on his

I want to be someone capable and courageous. I want to work for

was a certain

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