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."

grateful for you. Not only

Daniel chuckled. "You don't have to take

"Mr. Quimby..."

sorry, I've got to run. That's all

the call ended, Maisie's eyes

stared into space on the couch for a long time. He

you going to

and reviewed the document. He nearly signed it in

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

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

don't think she sees it that

know!" Daniel glared

subordinate put the document away

the couch, forcing a smile. He hoped Maisie would come back to him, but what

love him, she would still

in love with him, she would blame herself and be

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