"Justice?" Daniel's gaze sharpened, resembling that of a hawk, as he glared at her. "Your so-called justice doesn't involve confronting your adoptive parents or your younger siblings. Instead, it targets Maisie!"The object of your revenge isn't someone stronger than you—it's aimed at the weak!"While Daniel had a policy of not harming women, he was pushed beyond his limits this time.He understood that what Camila mentioned was merely a trigger. Over the years, the Quimbys owed her for not showing adequate care and love. As the leader of the group, he couldn't attend to such trivial matters.However, Camila attributed all these grievances to Maisie. She didn't dare retaliate against Chace and Nadine due to her last shred of hope for family. Going against her younger siblings risked her adoptive parents' wrath. She could only look up to Daniel and dare not do anything else.But when she witnessed someone as vulnerable as Maisie being cherished by Daniel, all the resentment accumul
"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 anythi
When Maisie opened her eyes and found Daniel, the dream and reality merged abruptly, memories flooding back like a tide. Tears burst forth like a broken dam, and she threw herself into his arms, wailing.Daniel paused before gently patting her back, coaxing, "Cry it out... It'll all be okay."After shedding her tears, she could bid farewell to the past. No memory-erasing drugs were necessary to say a final goodbye to those painful memories.Daniel smiled bitterly.Despite the chilly early spring night, the small car space became warm due to his embrace.After a while, Maisie cried herself to exhaustion and dozed off.-The next day, she woke up in an unfamiliar room.Someone's warmth seemed to linger beside her.She blinked, surveying the room. It was elegantly decorated in the simple cream tone she liked, and the furniture had sleek lines, exuding sophistication.A photo caught her eye on the bedside table. It was of a girl grinning brightly—herself.Maisie picked it up, ca
Daniel's relief manifested in a warm smile. "I'll go make it then!"Maisie softly interjected, catching him off guard, "Let me do it. I think... you haven't been in the kitchen much, so let me handle it."Daniel was momentarily stunned. He hesitated before allowing Maisie to head to the kitchen. She expertly tied on an apron, checked the fridge, gathered ingredients, and began bustling around the stove.Daniel stood awkwardly by the kitchen door. Despite being a grown man, he felt unsure. He didn't know whether to offer help or how to assist, yet he cherished this moment deeply.In no time, Maisie prepared breakfast—soup, warm milk, chicken sandwiches, sausages, and eggs. It mirrored every meal she had cooked for him before."What are you standing there for?" Maisie handed him cutlery. "Sit down and eat.""Mm...""Your stomach's weak. Start with some soup," she said softly. "If we have time, I can bake you some bread. I remember you liked sweet ones, but they're too sugary and b
Maisie's hand trembled slightly, but she didn't pull away. She allowed him to hold her hand, letting the warmth of his palm seep gently into her heart, much like the morning sun illuminating her world.After breakfast, the two of them reached the villa on the outskirts. They wiped the small tombstone clean and placed a beautiful bouquet of daisies in front of it.Maisie looked up, and the sky seemed bluer than ever. She smiled gently and took a deep breath, realizing that life should involve subtraction. Letting go didn't mean forgetting, but traveling light to keep moving forward."You know, I still have the prenatal examination report." Maisie spoke softly. "Because there's a photo on it... Even though it's not clear, you can see the eyes and nose."Daniel's heart skipped a beat. He quietly moved closer to her, his broad shoulders enveloping her petite frame like a tender haven."What did she look like?""That's hard to describe." Maisie chuckled softly. "Fetal babies probably
Daniel was worried but didn't want to show it too clearly, so he pretended to ask calmly, "What authors did she introduce to you?"Maisie smiled but didn't answer. She made an excuse about having to visit the publishing company and left ahead of time.Daniel followed closely behind, not letting her go alone. He claimed that the area they were currently in was remote, not good for hailing cabs, and there wasn't much public transport, so he insisted on driving her.After a tug-of-war, Maisie couldn't resist anymore and finally got into his car.-SL Publishing was hosting a small afternoon tea party.The tea party wasn't grand, but it had high value, mostly filled with top-notch professionals in the field.Lily used her connections to pave the way for her authors. As a promising new writer with impressive achievements, Maisie was naturally among those Lily paid attention to.Throughout the event, Lily weaved through the crowd with Maisie, introducing her enthusiastically to liter
Daniel narrowed his eyes, exuding an unusual calmness reminiscent of the tranquility before a storm."To be honest, I'm not a big fan of this circle," he said in a low, measured tone, each word crystal clear. "Not all these authors are pure. Seeking wealth is one thing. But if some harbor ulterior motives, using the guise of artistry for unsavory purposes, Maisie will surely be taken advantage of!""Are you paranoid?" Lily looked exasperated. "Quimby, if you're so easily jealous, are you going to start controlling Maisie's freedom next? That's just terrifying!"Furthermore, why can't women be in the forefront? When we engage in work commitments, it's based on real abilities! Why should you men scrutinize attractive women? Is it a woman's fault for being pretty, or do you men just have filthy minds?"Daniel's eyes suddenly widened.Lily had that knack, using her twisted logic and arguments to render him speechless!Although Daniel appeared calm as a placid lake on the surface, sto
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.She sighed softly.Suddenly, a clear voice sounded beside her, "Can you still see anything when he's gone that far?"Startled, Maisi