The next day, Maisie hesitated but eventually decided to call Daniel.

Her heart raced when the call connected, and she felt nervous hearing Daniel's deep, electric voice on the other end.

"Maisie?" Daniel suppressed his joy, keeping his tone flat. "Why did you call?"

"I heard about what happened with my sister," she said, "I know you helped. I'm grateful."

"Oh, it's nothing." He played it cool. "Fat Lawler and my brother-in-law go way back. I was just catching up for him."

She mustered her courage and said, "Mr. Quimby, let me treat you to a meal just like before. You come to my place, and I'll cook."

Daniel's heart almost jumped out.

He was over the moon. He wanted to say yes, but his rationality kicked in.

In the end, he suppressed his emotions.

He pretended to be calm and said, "No need."

She's grateful for you. Not only did you help her clear

"You don't have to take it so

"Mr. Quimby..."

got to run. That's all for

the call ended,

space on the couch for a long time.

going to sign the

document. He nearly signed it in the

upon seeing him losing his spirit. "Mr. Quimby, why didn't

breath. His eyes were tired. "Her boyfriend's back. I'll stir up trouble for her if

don't think she sees it that

do you know!" Daniel glared

the document away

hoped Maisie would come back to him, but what he

love him, she would

in love with him, she would blame herself and

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