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Graham shifted his eyes and nervously chuckled. "Are you overworked lately? It's pretty late now. How about you get some rest, and we can talk later?"With that, Graham turned and left.Maisie watched him go, thinking about his evasive words. She leaned against the wall with a bitter smile.She had a feeling that their relationship had come to an end.That night, Maisie tossed and turned in bed for a long time. Her mind was a mess, and her thoughts were all over the place. She rolled over and spotted the teddy bear on her bedside table. She grabbed it and hugged it tightly.Soon, she drifted into a dream.In her dream, she saw a bright white light that faded to reveal a beautiful small villa with a yard full of vibrant orchids in various colors.Intrigued, she pushed open the front door, revealing a room filled with classic Eropah-style furniture. The decor was both subtle and luxurious. She stood there in shock, unsure of what to do. Then she saw someone on the sofa, who slowly

"Uncle Daniel," Zuko said, hugging Lina. He chuckled. "We're here for Sephy, but we're also curious about James' father.""Hah, not a good guy for sure!" Zuko's business partner chimed in. He was close to the Hamertons."You can tell by the kid's mother. Both husband and wife must be birds of a feather. That's why they raised such a rotten kid!"Lina patted the woman's hand and smiled gently."Mrs. Hamerton, I know you have a good temper and are generous, but don't stop me later! That brat has bullied my son, and I'm determined to get justice for my child today!"As she finished speaking, the meeting room door swung open. Sophia exuded arrogance as she entered in high heels. James followed behind her with a frown and scanned everyone with a deep grudge.Sophia patted James' head and reassured him not to be scared."Ms. Corbin, folks," she said and took off her sunglasses, her crimson lips forming a mocking smirk. "My son was hit in kindergarten, and I'm determined to get to the

"I'm sorry, Maisie. I... I didn't want to hurt you," Graham said."You can't hurt me," Maisie stated, gazing into his eyes. "Because I've realized today that my feelings for you aren't that deep."Graham was taken aback, his head snapping up."I just can't understand one thing." Maisie spoke softly. "Since you were already in love with someone else, why did you date me?"Graham's throat tightened. He licked his lips and hoarsely replied, "Because Aunt Linda introduced you, and my parents were quite satisfied with you…"Plus, you're beautiful, without a strong background, and easy to control… Even if I had other women after we got married, you wouldn't do anything to me, nor would your family would be able to do anything to me."Maisie's eyes widened. So, he wanted to marry her because she was easy to bully and had no family to back her up?It made sense. In a family with matching backgrounds, someone like Lina or Arya would never put up with that. Not to mention that they wouldn

Two days later, Maisie's high fever finally subsided.She experienced a long dream where Daniel's face reappeared. Surprisingly, the dream wasn't eerie this time. In this dream, Daniel gazed at her, showering her with tenderness.She found herself in that small courtyard filled with blooming orchids under the bright spring sun. The vivid blue sky was a sight she hadn't seen since arriving in Centrolis.In the courtyard, an adorable chubby little boy waved to her, shouting, "Mom."She was about to run to him when the dream abruptly ended. She slowly opened her eyes, feeling utterly drained, like she had been pulled out of the water. However, the awful feeling had vanished.She turned her head and noticed the familiar warmth of someone's presence. Her cheeks blushed slightly.She got out of bed and found Daniel in the kitchen, attempting to cook something for her. It was evident that cooking wasn't his strong suit—he had even burnt a pot of soup, creating a mess.Frustrated, Danie

"Maybe we should talk to them soon." Arya sighed. "My mom's not been well, and my dad got really angry this time. I'm genuinely concerned about their health and what lies ahead."Unsure how to comfort her, Toph simply held her close and gently patted her back.He suddenly furrowed his brow. "By the way, wasn't your brother back for his marriage to Maisie? How did Sophia suddenly enter the picture?""He never intended to marry Maisie," Arya replied, looking at him. "His return this time wasn't about marriage. It's because the overseas company wasn't doing well...""Huh?""Our overseas market has never been our strong suit. Over the years, my dad entrusted my brother with it, thinking he could handle it well with his education abroad. Secondly, he hoped my brother's success would silence our relatives."But Graham has struggled there. The market is saturated, and there are numerous obstacles. Making a name for oneself in a predominantly homogenous society is challenging."Realizat