Maisie took a sip but choked on it. The alcohol seemed to burst across her cheeks, leaving her normally rosy face with a seductive crimson hue.

Daniel chuckled and walked over, gently patting her back while wiping away the wine stain from the corner of her mouth.

"Mr. Quimby..." Maisie maintained a cautious distance from him.

Daniel didn't say much. Instead, he reached for her hand and led her to the floor-to-ceiling window.

Maisie looked at him in puzzlement, only to see him clapping his hands.

Suddenly, a myriad of fireworks burst to life in the navy night sky, their colors and shapes changing like a dream and showering the world below like falling stars.

Maisie was left in awe, and her heart began to race uncontrollably.

"Do you like it?" Daniel's charismatic voice asked. "Close your eyes."

"Huh?"

going to

night

she felt his warm hand over hers. There was a cool hint like something had been placed

she discovered a star

"This is..."

diamond pendant crafted into the shape of a

me put it on you,"

this is too much.

gaze was gentle. "Apart from this, I have some things I'd like

her ears burning, and

strands of hair. "You already knew this, but... I like you. I want to see you smile and take care of you for the rest of

"Mr. Quimby..."

to give me an answer. Take your time to think about it. No matter how long it takes, I'm

She felt a slight headache, and her hazy mind seemed to

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