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."

but tried again. "It's actually my sister who initiated this. She's grateful for you. Not only did you help her clear her debt, but you also

"You don't have to take

"Mr. Quimby..."

got to run.

ended, Maisie's eyes dimmed.

stared into space on the couch for a long time.

to

refocused and reviewed the document. He nearly signed it in the

upon seeing him losing his spirit. "Mr. Quimby, why

tired. "Her boyfriend's back. I'll stir up

I don't think she sees it that

you know!" Daniel

subordinate put the document away

hoped Maisie would come back to him, but what he

she didn't love him, she would still

she fell in love

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