Daniel was itching with curiosity. He really wanted to know what Maisie had written. He remembered that in the past, she used to be a quiet person, unlike other girls, who went on shopping sprees for no reason. She used to prefer to stay at home and write or draw.

Every poem she had written back then had carried his shadow, and every painting had depicted him. However, he hadn't cherished these gestures at the time. Perhaps when someone was held in the palm of one's hand for too long, they started taking their sincerity for granted.

"Well..." Daniel cleared his throat to feign nonchalance. "This investment proposal seems decent. Your company could actually expand further. An additional investment is not out of the question..."

Lily chuckled and turned her computer screen. On the display was the manuscript Maisie had sent.

"Dansie?" Daniel was momentarily puzzled.

"Yes." Lily nodded. "That's her pen name, and it combines both your names! How about that? Are you pleased?"

remained outwardly composed, but just as Lily had said, he

and savoring every sentence. He could see Maisie's affection for him in every word, but the

in front of the window in silence after

very mature," Lily admitted.

kind of writing meet the

should have diversified development!" Lily shrugged. "Her words have a

sell well, I'll bear

her too much!" Lily laughed. "It might not sell poorly, and perhaps

She perceived his thoughts and asked softly, "What are your plans for the two of

Daniel hesitated.

to say," she advised. "But you need to understand that honesty is far better than concealing the truth. It'd be better for you to tell her yourself about your shared past instead of letting her hear about

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