"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?"

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

a little, please?" he

I guess." Maisie gave. "But we're out of tabasco, so I'll have to

Sephy with you.

and energetic, so she readily agreed. The two of them left, and Daniel glanced back at

eyebrow, speaking in a low voice.

Daniel's gaze and felt even more

by the door, showing Maisie and Persephone

Hamertons' little princess, highly protected. Do you think they'd let her be in danger?

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

on the sofa, his

hesitated. "Are you... Are you serious about Maisie

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