Chapter 1790

Under his mother's careful upbringing, Daniel excelled, but it also molded his cold temperament. Meeting Maisie made him realize there was an extremely soft spot deep within his heart.

Daniel gently kissed her forehead and said, "We can't choose our birth families, but we can choose the life we lead.

"I promise you that in your future, I'll always be there." He added, looking into her eyes with a soft smile, "Of course, if that's what you want."

Maisie smiled, quietly nestled in his embrace. After a while, she casually remarked, "Sometimes, I doubt if I'm really my mom's biological child. Her unfair treatment between Owen and me is just too much!"

"Maybe... not all parents love their children."

"No." Maisie gently poked him. "It should be—not all parents love their children equally!"

"Right."

"In fact, I can understand her." Maisie sighed wryly. "Shortly after I was born, my father passed away due to an accident.

"Nicole is a few years older than me, and she could already remem