Maisie followed Nicole's gaze and noticed that the person walking toward them was Daniel. She didn't understand why Nicole appeared fearful upon seeing him. Nicole instinctively shielded herself behind Maisie.

"Nicole, what's wrong?" Maisie asked.

Nicole remained silent, her expression seeming off.

When Daniel saw Nicole, his gaze changed. It wasn't his usual coldness, but rather, there was a hint of pleading in his eyes.

This took Nicole by surprise. She couldn't believe the typically strong-willed Daniel would have such a gaze.

Maisie spoke softly. "Nicole. This is Mr. Daniel Quimby. He's also a family member of one of our students."

"Oh..." Nicole's voice quivered slightly, and she forced a smile. "Mr. Quimby's family member is here? Is Mr. Quimby... married?"

"No," Maisie clarified. "He's the child's granduncle."

"Yes," Daniel replied quietly. "I haven't gotten married."

He emphasized each word, looking at Maisie.

Maisie didn't catch the deeper meaning behind his words, but Nicole pulled her aside, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Maisie, you... be careful."

Maisie believed Nicole was concerned about her brother-in-law, so she assured her, "Don't worry, this is an international kindergarten, and security is good. Even if he comes, he won't dare to harm me."

"I... I wasn't just talking about your brother-in-law, but also..."

Nicole hesitated, not elaborating. She cast a quick glance at Daniel nearby and instinctively held Maisie's hand tightly.

in her power to protect her younger sister. Now that Maisie had put her past behind her and

a deep breath. "Maisie, what I mean is, stay away from

turning red. "You mean Mr. Quimby? Nicole, what are you thinking? I'm

like that. But you can't guarantee that others aren't, right? It's not time to pick up the kids now. Why

"Nicole!"

worried that you might get taken advantage of." Nicole

more. If she said too much, what if Maisie remembered everything from her past? For her, that would be a disaster,

handed Nicole the keys to her

farewell, Maisie turned to go back and noticed that Daniel hadn't left. He was still

at her and

Nicole's warning and

pulled out his phone, instructing softly, "Maisie's sister is in Centrolis. Find

her husband. He's running a

"Heh! Him

Maisie, he

subordinate continued. "Mr. Quimby, Nicole seems to be unaware of the debt situation. She

Daniel responded indifferently.

but if they dared

and let me know if anything happens. Also, get

work, it was already dark. She walked down a poorly lit path, and each step she took felt like an echo in the eerie silence. She was somewhat scared, but she continued, as this was the shortest

her caution, she felt

tried to quicken her pace, and the footsteps behind her hastened,

point of trembling. She took her phone

Her voice quivered, and she had to speak loudly. "I-I'm on my way home! Could you please come

was morning where he

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