Daniel cradled Maisie gently and quickly slipped on slippers for her when they entered the house. He was adamant that she shouldn't lift a finger.

She retorted, "I've only got a stomachache, not as weak as you think. Plus, the doctor said it's minor."

Daniel said gloomily, "It's better to be cautious."

Maisie lowered her head, smiling with a heart full of joy. "I want to take a nap," she said.

Daniel nodded, bent down, and carefully carried her to the room, gently tucking her into bed.

"Why are you treating me like a kid?" Maisie asked.

"You're a kid to me." He patted her head and smiled. "Remember when you first called me 'Mister'?"

remember that? But I don't think you're old at

was taken aback,

said the same thing in the past. However, she might have been trying to please him

he looked at her with guilt,

fell asleep. He reminisced about the year they first met when she was still in university, innocent and as pure as a blank sheet of

At the restaurant.

alcohol,

young. Her mom raised the three of them alone. Not only does her mom favor her son over her daughters, but

their family with my small business. No matter how badly

his resentment boiling. "Back then, everyone had to obey

brow. "Isn't it strange? I mean, Daniel has surely met

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