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,

might have been trying

heart ached as he looked at her

fell asleep. He reminisced about the year they first met when she was

At the restaurant.

by alcohol, Wesley spoke

young. Her mom raised the three of them alone. Not

the king of their family with my small business. No matter how badly I treated my ex-wife, her mom wouldn't let her divorce me just

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

Daniel has surely met various women. Why would he be interested

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