Daniel cradled Maisie gently and quickly slipped on slippers for her when they entered the house. He was adamant that she shouldn't lift a finger.She retorted, "I've only got a stomachache, not as weak as you think. Plus, the doctor said it's minor."Daniel said gloomily, "It's better to be cautious."Maisie lowered her head, smiling with a heart full of joy. "I want to take a nap," she said.Daniel nodded, bent down, and carefully carried her to the room, gently tucking her into bed. "Why are you treating me like a kid?" Maisie asked."You're a kid to me." He patted her head and smiled. "Remember when you first called me 'Mister'?"Maisie blushed. "You remember that? But I don't think you're old at all now!"He was taken aback, then grinned.She had said the same thing in the past. However, she might have been trying to please him back then. To him, she had just been... a toy.His heart ached as he looked at her with guilt, regret, and self-blame.Daniel continued to care
Maisie was deeply affected by the situation, regardless of the terminology used. Those who took pleasure in her misfortune didn't care if her love for Daniel was genuine. They would judge her solely based on their own moral beliefs."What happened?" Graham asked. "What about the child?""She got pregnant by accident." Wesley's voice gradually lowered. "Daniel was overbearing and controlling. He had forbidden her from becoming pregnant, but she did anyway. How could that benefit the girl?"Furthermore, they had been together for nearly three years. I suppose... by then, Daniel had grown tired of her, so he didn't spoil her as much."I remember one night she rushed home in a panic. As soon as she arrived, she sought her sister, and they locked themselves in a room, talking all night."In the morning, Daniel's men blocked my way at the door, and they took Maisie back. I don't know what happened after that. I heard she wanted to keep the baby and kept running away, but Daniel would al
Wesley shivered when he saw Graham's grin. Unsure whether to raise his glass, he reluctantly went along, forcing a smile. "Yes, yes! You'll wipe the floor with those guys, Mr. Bayer!""Will you assist me?" Graham asked."I..." He couldn't bring himself to respond."If you're willing to help, I can find ways to not only revive your struggling business but also elevate your success beyond imagination!"Wesley scanned his surroundings, then reluctantly nodded while gnashing his teeth.-It was evening when Maisie awoke.The sunset streamed through the wall-to-ceiling window, casting a warm glow on the living room carpet. She rose quietly and found Daniel busy in the kitchen.She smiled and playfully embraced him from behind.At first, he was taken aback, but he soon turned around with a smile."The soup will be ready soon," he said.Today, he was preparing truffle and mushroom soup.He had been improving his culinary skills. The soup's temperature was just right, and its aroma
"I…” Maisie said, "I've never heard you talking about your past.""What would you like to know?" Daniel asked."Hmm…" Maisie hesitated. She naturally wanted to know about his love life.Daniel was no longer young, but he was good-looking and wealthy. It would be unreal if he had never been in a relationship before. As his current girlfriend, it was only natural that she was eager to find out what his exes were like.Were they drop-dead gorgeous? Did they come from prestigious families that matched his?They must be outstanding…She bit her lip, unsure if he would be upset if she asked him.Suddenly, Daniel spoke just when she was troubled. "You want to know whether I had girlfriends in the past?"Her cheeks blushed, and she quickly lowered her head to drink the soup.He smiled, his deep eyes fixed on her beautiful face."I've... loved one person.""Oh…" she responded, feeling a bit down.Daniel could see sadness on her face, and he couldn't help but have complicated feeling
Maisie didn't have her guard up. She thought it was just a routine check-up, so she immediately agreed.When Daniel approached her to ask what happened, she gave him a brief explanation, and he frowned.Nina had promised to handle Maisie's consultation herself, so why was she delegating it to the nurse?Furthermore, it wasn't time for the surgery yet, which made him uneasy. But Maisie couldn't help but smile when she saw his nervousness."What's wrong?" She gently caressed his cheeks. "You seem upset.""No, I...""Are you worried about me?" She smiled. "Don't worry. The nurse said it was just a simple check-up. Dr. Perkins is busy, so she'll be doing it.""Okay." He nodded.She used her thumbs to smooth out his furrowed brow, making him laugh. He hugged her gently."I might have overthought it," he admitted. "I don't know why, but I tend to overthink everything when it comes to you.""Then think on the positive side," she encouraged, looking into his eyes. "For instance, my s
"Oh…"Maisie felt completely lost, unable to grasp the situation's severity. Could a nurse's name mix-up be this serious? Nina's words appeared to carry a deeper significance.Daniel, offering comfort, wrapped his arm around Maisie's shoulders and softly suggested, "Let's go home."Maisie nodded.They left, shared lunch, and later relaxed on the couch to watch a movie.It was only in the afternoon, when Maisie expressed her desire to visit the library, that Daniel mentioned some business to attend to at his company.After dropping her off at the library, he quickly returned to the hospital.The examination room's door remained tightly shut, with guards posted outside, and Hazel stood frozen in the same spot he had left her.Upon seeing him, Nina politely smiled and said, "Mr. Quimby, it might be best if you ask her directly... While she's my student, her conduct hardly aligns with what's expected of a competent healthcare worker."Daniel elegantly fiddled with a lighter while
Daniel's expression was imposing.Nina noticed it and spoke cautiously. "Mr. Quimby, please don't be angry. It's my fault for not supervising properly, which allowed someone like her into my office. Rest assured that she won't appear in the hospital anymore."Hazel burst into tears upon hearing those words, practically begging, "Dr. Perkins, please don't dismiss me. If I lose this job, I can't go back home."I had no choice! My mom said my little brother needed a new computer for college, and they kept asking me for money. But my internship pay is so low. Even if I don't eat or drink, I can't afford to buy him a computer all at once!"Nina frowned and looked at Daniel.Hazel crawled closer to Daniel. "Mr. Quimby, please give me one more chance! It was a momentary lapse of judgment. I promise I won't dare to do anything against Ms. Squire anymore. Mr. Quimby, please have mercy on me. I know I was wrong."Daniel's stern face was difficult to read. He looked down at Hazel and sudden
Arya sat across from Maisie, her demeanor somewhat reserved, and Maisie's mood carried its own complexity.Still, Maisie offered a smile and initiated the conversation. "Did you ask me out today for a specific reason?"Arya, who appeared hesitant on the phone—a contrast to her usually candid self—replied awkwardly, "Well, it's not anything major. It's just that my parents and I have been feeling guilty about my brother's behavior. I'm wondering, do you still hold any grudges against us?"Maisie's heart warmed, and she gently held Arya's hand. "You don't need to feel this way. How could I hold any grudges against you? Your brother and I weren't a good match, and not being together might have been fated.""Now that Sophia has faced the consequences and my brother..." Arya sighed. "Graham isn't doing well, either. It's like divine retribution."I'm sorry. I shouldn't be talking about this." Arya smiled. "I'm here today to give you this!"She then presented a newly published set of c