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.

ago, Nicole had witnessed Maisie's traumatic experience firsthand. Although she was timid, she was determined to do everything in her power to protect her younger sister. Now that Maisie had put her past behind her and was starting anew, Nicole couldn't

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

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

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

"Nicole!"

might get taken

If she said too much, what if Maisie remembered everything from her past? For her, that

Nicole the keys

farewell, Maisie turned to go back and noticed that Daniel

and

Nicole's warning and decided to hurry inside without greeting

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

we've already checked. Nicole came to Centrolis to escape her husband. He's running a small company in Cumulus City, and it's not doing well. He owes

"Heh! Him

he was with Maisie, he had witnessed

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

Daniel responded indifferently.

she was escaping from, but if they dared to cause

know if anything happens. Also, get

Maisie finished 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,

caution, she felt someone was

She tried to quicken her pace, and the footsteps behind her hastened, too. She

of trembling. She took her phone from her

she had to speak loudly. "I-I'm on my way home! Could you please come down to meet

Graham was confused. It was morning where he was, and he couldn't

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