Maisie's expression changed subtly. Marriage? Right from the start of her relationship with Graham, it felt like they were headed for marriage.

Linda had introduced them, and her qualifications were impressive. The Bayers were pleased with her, and they were ready for her to become the future head of the household.

As for Graham, it seemed he was simply following his parents' wishes. He had never been in a relationship before, and she hadn't been in one since her memory loss. She had no knowledge of her past before the amnesia. Nobody wanted to tell her, and so she had ended up with Graham.

He seemed like a great match for marriage. He was hardworking, highly capable, came from a prestigious background, and was exceptionally handsome.

Yet, she always felt that something was missing between them.

What should matter most in a marriage?

Maisie bit her lip, deep in thought, when she suddenly heard Nicole's worried voice through the phone. "Maisie, why aren't you saying anything? What's going on?"

"Uh... It's nothing," Maisie said, adjusting her mood. "Nicole, why are you asking about this?"

There was silence on the other end for a while. Then, Nicole's voice trembled, and she said, "I... I just wish you'd get married soon so the Bayers can protect you!"

situation, Maisie asked, "Did he

"Please don't ask..."

"Tell me the truth!"

cried and confessed, "He... He wants 4,000,000 dollars... He's in debt, a total

heart sank, and she started sweating. "Nicole, how

into gambling and took out

Maisie tried to reassure her.

Graham, but

for her and her sister, but it might not be significant for the Bayers.

heart raced, and every nerve in her

doing here?" A gentle voice

lowered her head and saw Persephone

Squire, are the snacks my granduncle sent good?"

supposed to be

class. Did you forget?" Persephone examined her

it be that Daniel's snacks weren't good? Perhaps it was food poisoning. If that were the case, she needed to

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