"Why? Do you like it?" Maisie seemed surprised, unable to hold back a smile. "I originally planned to make truffle and mushroom soup, but Nicole thought people might not like the truffles' taste. As such, she asked me not to make it."

Daniel didn't like truffles, but Maisie's version was unexpectedly tasty, none of the flavors he disliked. He found himself craving that taste.

Unfortunately, she had forgotten everything.

"Mr. Quimby, don't stay here." She chuckled. "There's a lot of smoke. Why don't you go to the living room and have some fruit? I have one more dish to prepare, and it'll be ready soon!"

Daniel nodded and left. As he passed through the living room, he noticed Nicole, her eyes expressing a mix of emotions.

Maisie brought the soup to the table at that moment.

Daniel raised his eyebrows and smiled at Maisie. "Do you have any tabasco?"

tempting fate?" Maisie smiled. "I told you your wound hasn't healed, and you can't have spicy

little, please?" he

out of tabasco, so I'll have to go

you. She

so she readily agreed. The two of them left, and Daniel glanced back at Nicole. She appeared worried, like

raised an eyebrow, speaking in a low voice. "Afraid the debt collectors

Nicole couldn't meet Daniel's gaze and felt even more timid

the monitor screen by the door, showing Maisie and Persephone walking

"That child is the Hamertons' little princess, highly protected. Do you think they'd let her be in danger? The

hands. After a long silence, she spoke softly. "Mr. Quimby, you kept me here for a reason, right? Well, I also have some things

sofa, his legs crossed, and

you serious about Maisie this time? Are your feelings

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