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.

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,

a deep breath. "Maisie, what I mean

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

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. Why is Mr. Quimby hanging around the kindergarten? Is it

"Nicole!"

might get taken advantage of." Nicole patted

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

and handed Nicole the keys

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

at her and appeared eager

remembered Nicole's warning and decided to hurry inside without greeting

his phone, instructing softly, "Maisie's sister is in

subordinate was prepared. "Mr. Quimby, 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 a lot of money, including some high-interest

"Heh! Him

was with Maisie, he had witnessed this man's rough

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

Daniel responded indifferently.

they dared to cause

her, and let me know if

path, and each step she took felt like an echo in the eerie silence. She was somewhat

she felt someone

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

She took her phone from her pocket and

and she had to speak loudly. "I-I'm on my

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

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