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.

to do everything in her power to protect

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

Nicole, what are you thinking? I'm

get agitated! I know you're not like that. But you can't guarantee that others aren't, right? It's not time to pick up the kids now.

"Nicole!"

you might get taken advantage

said too much, what if Maisie remembered everything from

Nicole

that Daniel

and

She remembered Nicole's warning and decided to hurry

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

"Heh!

Maisie, he had

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

Daniel responded indifferently.

if they dared to cause trouble for Maisie, that person would have a

her, and let me know if anything happens. Also, get more people

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

felt someone was following

tried to quicken her pace,

to the point of trembling. She took her

me..." Her voice quivered, and she had to speak loudly. "I-I'm on my

Graham was confused. It was morning where he was, and

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