Maisie's lips quivered, and she cast her gaze downward.

Daniel sensed the tension and wanted to reach for her hands, but she coldly avoided his touch.

She finally spoke after a prolonged silence, with the wind whispering around them. "We can never be together again, Daniel."

Although Daniel had anticipated those words, they pierced him, causing an ache in his heart. Despite the mental preparation, the reality of her declaration stung.

Forcing a smile, he nodded and attempted one last plea. "I-I know I'm not worthy of your forgiveness for my past actions, but I'm willing to make amends. That's my sincere desire. You can either accept or reject it, but I'll do my best—"

"No need," she cut him off, turning her back. "Your efforts now are merely to ease your conscience. You didn't cherish me when I loved you most, nor did you value our child. There's no need for such gestures now."

"Maisie—"

understand the pain I feel every step I take

her face, he sensed her

and yearned to embrace her, but, as she had pointed out, the opportunity

hair tousled by the breeze, the bouquet of daisies

passed unnoticed until he received a call from his subordinate upon entering his

"Sir."

"How is it?"

days, but no new developments. The police station didn't yield

fell into

Perhaps what happened to Yvette really had nothing to do with her. Also, although she's an adoptive daughter, she's your uncle's child. If we alert

coughed hard, and his subordinate

follow Camila might seem like he was going against his uncle. If it alerted him, he could gain leverage over Daniel at the board of

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