Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

Daniel ushered Maisie into the car and drove out of the narrow alley. Maisie's hands remained cold despite the warm car interior, and she shivered.

To ease her tension, Daniel tried to strike up a conversation. "By the way, do you live nearby?"

"It's a bit far from here," Maisie answered softly. "I usually don't take this route, but I left work late today, and it's more convenient, so I decided to use it. I didn't expect someone to follow me."

"It's important to be cautious when walking through dark, quiet alleys," Daniel advised.

Maisie nodded, and a thought suddenly crossed her mind. She gazed at him. "Mr. Quimby, why are you here too?"

Daniel couldn't admit to following her all this time. He had been secretly keeping an eye on her, concerned for her safety on her way home. He had convinced himself that her apartment was in a moderately safe downtown area surrounded by busy roads. But his concern became a reality today.

Daniel moistened his dry lips and had to craft a lie. "I have a friend with a bar nearby, and I came to support him. I had a drink earlier, so I went to the alley for some fresh air, and that's how I happened to run into you."

"You had a drink?" Maisie widened her eyes and sniffed the air but couldn't detect any alcohol in the car. She was worried. "You shouldn't drive if you've been drinking!"

"Huh?" Daniel realized the holes in his lie and calmly added, "Oh, no, it's not me who had too much to drink. It's my friend. I was just there to accompany him for some fresh air."

"What about your friend, then?"

"Uh..."

"You left your friend alone in the alley?"

"I..."

he could remain

you okay?" Maisie asked with concern, sensing his discomfort. "Are you sure you haven't been drinking? They're really strict about drunk driving

Daniel forced a smile. "I'll take you home first and then pick up my friend. He's a grown man. Nothing will happen

"Really?"

Daniel stated firmly, "Absolutely."

she smiled at him. "Thank you,

small favor. Don't worry

directed him to turn left, leading

car door

on, stick to the main roads," he advised gently. "Don't take these small alleys. They're

"Mm."

earlier. There's no need to overwork

about that," Maisie said, lowering her head with a smile. "I have to wait for the last parents to pick up their children before I can leave. Some parents are very busy and often forget to pick

by the way, I've ordered a batch of teddy bears for the kids. I noticed that one of them liked the bear last time, but I almost caused an accident. I feel bad about it. They'll arrive tomorrow,

but also felt warmth in

the one from before

"I've been meaning to find a

have to," Daniel said

It was hers anyway.