Maisie hadn't seen Daniel outside the kindergarten for a few days. Instead, it was the Hamertons' nanny and bodyguards who came to pick up Persephone.

She didn't know why, but she would instinctively look for him as soon as school was over. She told herself it was wrong. However, she couldn't shake Daniel from her mind as if she was bewitched.

As she opened the door to the apartment, the door across from her opened, revealing Graham with a smile on his face. He walked toward her.

"I... I don't have a kettle here. Can I have a cup of tea at your place?" he asked.

She nodded and let him in. She made a pot of Ceylon tea but noticed his frown when she brought it out.

"What's wrong?" she asked.

"I..." He hesitated. "I never drink this tea."

She was stunned. Indeed, she had never found out what he liked. Meanwhile, Daniel had drunk this tea when he came the other day. She flushed, feeling guilty.

Maisie was about to make him a new one, but Graham grabbed her.

can we talk?" he

looked at him and sat

you and Mr. Quimby. I shouldn't have

her head down and

your brother-in-law owes..." He paused, and Maisie looked up,

but clear. "It's his debt. He should bear it. Also, the promissory note with

still think we should use the law to

blankly, unsure of

wealth, the money belonged to his parents, and it had nothing to do

divorced yet? They're bearing the debt together. She won't live a peaceful life as long as the

I sacrifice for

do that. I just thought we could borrow

back with your monthly salary? You're a kindergarten teacher

"Graham—"

he said, standing up and looking into her eyes, "But when it comes to money, I insist on drawing a clear line. Even for family, there are boundaries.

"So, we're still going

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