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

Daniel chuckled. "You don't have to

"Mr. Quimby..."

got to run. That's all for

the call ended, Maisie's

the couch for a long time. He

going to

He nearly signed

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

shouldn't see her again," Daniel took a deep breath. His eyes were tired. "Her

think she sees it that

know!" Daniel glared

subordinate put the document away

couch, forcing a smile. He hoped Maisie would come back

Maisie's core belief. Even though she didn't love him, she would still be loyal

relationship and she fell in love with him, she would blame herself and be in

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