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.

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

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

paused, her face turning red. "You mean Mr. Quimby? Nicole, what are you thinking? I'm about to marry Graham. How could

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

"Nicole!"

you might get taken advantage of." Nicole patted Maisie's

much, what if Maisie remembered everything from her past? For her, that would be a

Nicole the keys to her

back and noticed that Daniel hadn't left. He

smiled at her and

raced. She remembered Nicole's warning and

her with a tinge of desolation and pulled out his phone, instructing softly, "Maisie's sister is in Centrolis. Find out why she's

escape her husband. He's running a small company in Cumulus City, and it's not doing well. He owes a lot of money, including some high-interest

"Heh!

Maisie, he had witnessed this

be unaware of the debt situation. She frequently suffers domestic violence, so she's probably here to escape

Daniel responded indifferently.

from, but if they dared to cause trouble for Maisie, that person would

an eye on her, and let me know if anything happens. Also,

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 route

she felt

her, her heart raced. She tried to quicken her pace, and the footsteps behind her hastened, too. She slowed down, and

to the point of trembling. She took her phone from

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

was confused. It was morning where he was, and

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