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 pick the stars for

disappeared into the night sky

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

her amazement, she discovered a star when she opened

"This is..."

diamond pendant crafted into the shape of a star, its every facet flawless

me put it on you," Daniel

is too

Daniel's gaze was gentle. "Apart from this, I have some things I'd like to talk to you

head, her ears burning,

you. I want

"Mr. Quimby..."

give me an answer. Take your time to think about it. No matter how long

was suddenly filled with mixed emotions. She felt a slight headache, and her hazy mind

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