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!"

of the situation, Maisie asked, "Did he find

"Please don't ask..."

"Tell me the truth!"

wants 4,000,000 dollars... He's in debt, a

she started sweating. "Nicole, how much did

got into gambling and took

too much," Maisie tried to reassure her. "I'll figure

a solution with Graham, but he was on the other side of the ocean.

dollars was a staggering amount for her and her sister, but it might not be significant for the Bayers. However, would the Bayers be willing

heart raced, and every nerve in her body was

doing here?"

lowered her head and saw Persephone smiling at her

snacks my granduncle sent

supposed to be

your class. Did you forget?" Persephone

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

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