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.

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

what I mean is,

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

that others aren't, right? It's not time to pick up the kids

"Nicole!"

worried that you might get taken advantage

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

and handed Nicole the

and noticed that Daniel hadn't left. He was still standing at the

at her and appeared eager

heart raced. She remembered Nicole's warning and decided to hurry

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

"Mr. Quimby, we've already checked. Nicole came to Centrolis to escape her husband. He's running a small company

sneered. "Heh! Him

when he was with Maisie, he

situation. She frequently

Daniel responded indifferently.

didn't matter what she was escaping from, but if they dared to cause trouble for Maisie, that person would

know if

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

felt someone

quicken her pace, and the footsteps behind her hastened,

point of trembling. She took her

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

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

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