After what felt like a long time, Maisie finally calmed down. She glanced at the man before her and took a deep breath, her heart suddenly aching as if something had been ripped away.

"Maisie!" Daniel was still worried and nervously held her hand, continuously apologizing, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I acted too hastily. I shouldn't have behaved that way!

"Don't worry! I promise I won't do anything you're uncomfortable with in the future!"

Maisie gazed at him for a moment, then softly shook her head.

"No, it's my fault," she murmured. "I should be the one apologizing. I don't know what came over me just now. At that moment, my mind seemed to—"

Before she could finish, her phone rang.

Daniel helped her straighten her attire, adjusted her seat, and used his coat to cover her legs.

answered the call, and Nicole's hesitant voice came through. "Maisie... Can you come home soon?

speak with her

phone was taken by

"Maisie, it's me!"

the accident, this voice still occasionally echoed in her ears. Initially

uncertain and

Cindy Leech's expression remained

just because you're with Graham, you're the

She had no choice but to accept her birth family, but she

talking to you! How

snapped back to reality and replied

money home in ages. When you return, send it to your brother's account! And when

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