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'?"

"You remember that? But I

taken aback, then

been trying to

as he looked at her with guilt, regret,

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

At the restaurant.

by alcohol, Wesley spoke

she was young. Her mom raised the three of them alone. Not only does

with my small business. No matter how badly I treated my ex-wife, her mom

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

I mean, Daniel has

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