"Oh, it's Mr. Quimby." Owen hastily wiped his hand across his clothes, smiling obsequiously. "I didn't expect... to meet you again. How have you been?"

Daniel looked at the hand Owen extended, his expression darkening even further.

Maisie gave Owen a pat and whispered, "Owen, what are you saying?"

Owen chuckled and quickly corrected himself. "Oh, I misspoke... Heh, I've had a bit too much to drink, and my head's not very clear right now. Maisie, what's for lunch?"

Maisie rolled her eyes at him, feeling annoyed.

"Daniel will have lunch at home today, so I'll go help Mom and Nicole."

"Alright, alright!" Owen hastily ushered her toward the kitchen. "Then you go ahead. Make some pork ribs for me! I've been working too hard lately, so I need some nourishment!"

him, concerned

and whispered, "I'll step outside for a smoke.

a stern expression just moments ago, now had a gentle, reassuring look in

then turned and went into

man as nothing more than an

drinking aren't beneficial to your condition," Daniel said with a somewhat mocking smile

was because of his illness and the substantial medical bills it had caused that Maisie had sold herself to Daniel. She had spent three years by his side, and Owen's medicine needs had never

Squire family had benefited from Maisie, but no one had ever asked if she was doing well or been worried about whether she

didn't care about saving me, my mother would be the first to disagree,"

Daniel clenched his fists.

in a low voice, "I've been a

his eyes

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