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.

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 let

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

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

alright, don't 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

Maisie remembered everything from her past? For her, that would be a disaster,

handed Nicole the keys to her

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

smiled at her and

warning and decided to hurry inside

a tinge of desolation and pulled out his phone,

Centrolis to escape her husband. He's running a small company in Cumulus City, and it's not doing well.

sneered. "Heh!

Maisie, he had witnessed this man's rough

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

Daniel responded indifferently.

escaping from, but if they dared to cause trouble

if anything happens. Also, get more people

She walked down a poorly lit path, and each step she took felt like an echo in the

her caution, she felt someone

behind her, her heart raced. She tried to quicken her pace, and the footsteps

point of trembling. She took

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

he was, and he couldn't understand what

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