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.

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

mean is, stay

paused, her face turning red. "You mean Mr. Quimby? Nicole, what are you

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

"Nicole!"

you might get taken advantage

refrained from saying more. If she said too much, what if Maisie remembered everything from her past? For her, that would be a disaster, not

nodded and handed Nicole

turned to go back and noticed that

and appeared eager to

remembered Nicole's warning and decided to hurry inside

watched her with a tinge of desolation and pulled out his phone, instructing softly,

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

sneered. "Heh! Him

the past, when he was with Maisie,

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

Daniel responded indifferently.

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

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

took felt like an echo in the eerie silence. She was somewhat scared, but she continued, as this was the shortest route

felt someone was

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

trembling. She

to speak loudly. "I-I'm on

It was morning where he was,

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