"What's the matter?"

"I... I want to take you to meet my mom."

Daniel was taken aback.

"Aren't you planning to marry me? Shouldn't we meet each other's parents before the wedding? My family background isn't great, and my mom can be a handful. I just want you to be prepared..."

"I want to marry you, not your family," Daniel said, holding Maisie's hand. "But it's only right that I meet them. It's a matter of respect."

Daniel had mixed feelings about it. When the weekend came, he prepared a gift and went with Maisie to her family's home. Even though Maisie had given them a heads-up, the atmosphere became tense as soon as they walked in.

Cindy and Nicole were initially surprised to see Daniel, and then they stood by the wall, all still and nervous. Their words and actions appeared quite restrained as they cast wary looks at him.

She hadn't expected Cindy, who was usually domineering and

defuse the tension. "Daniel is usually a bit serious, but he's a good person. You'll get to

is a good person... Without his help,

compensation package and arranged a place for them to live. They had secured a residence in this mid-range housing complex, which was a rare find for the

He loved her no matter what. Even if the Squires were out of line, he didn't

we didn't compensate you earlier was due to a mistake made by the branch office of Quimby Group. Since the issue has now been resolved, there's no need for you to dwell

another smile. She insisted that Daniel stay

mom... Well, she's one thing, but Nicole's already met you before, when we were in Centrolis. How did you manage to make her so afraid

only smile

and laughed, then

as well?" Daniel pulled

afraid they'll prepare something you

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