The journalists collectively froze. They exchanged glances, hesitant to utter another word. They had assumed Maisie to be soft and easily intimidated, unaware of her underlying determination.

After a few seconds of tense silence, voices suddenly erupted from the crowd of book fans.

"Yeah! This is her private life! You journalists are prying too much!"

"Regardless of what Maisie does, we'll support her!"

"Her words are comforting and powerful. Even if those events were her personal experiences, as fans, we'd only empathize with her!"

"Exactly! Journalists should stop asking these boring questions!"

"Organizers! Anyone there? How did you let these kinds of journalists in? We demand they leave!"

A commotion ensued in the audience, with journalists wearing uneasy expressions and event organizers struggling to maintain order.

didn't escalate into a major uproar, and the

the venue, waiting by the roadside for Rachael to bring the car when she spotted

She froze.

had only been a few days since this man was absent from her life, it felt like ages. As he strode confidently toward her, her heart

Daniel stood before Maisie.

wore a simple yet elegant dress with a coat from head

dislike dressing up. Her life was simple. Even when they were together, she never spent much on clothing or accessories. Her clothes were the cheapest basics,

Daniel's thoughts halted.

had bought it herself. Once, when she had some free time at home, she had submitted an article to a magazine.

her short article hadn't

that had been her only

rings to herself, never daring to tell

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