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."

"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 helped

need, really." Daniel chuckled. "You don't have to take it

"Mr. Quimby..."

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

call ended, Maisie's

space on the couch for a long time. He snapped back to his senses

you going to

He refocused and reviewed the document. He nearly signed

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

took a deep breath. His eyes were tired. "Her boyfriend's back. I'll stir up trouble for her if we still see

think she

know!" Daniel glared

the document away and

Maisie would come back to him, but what he wanted more was for

love

interfered with their relationship and she fell in love with him, she

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