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.

it didn't escalate into a major uproar, and

roadside for Rachael to bring the car when

She froze.

few days since this man was absent from her life, it felt like ages. As

Daniel stood before Maisie.

a simple yet elegant dress with

recalling how she used to 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, her cosmetics were just low-priced

Daniel's thoughts halted.

magazine. It had been accepted, and after being published, the magazine sent her a

in the simplest design. The earnings from her short article hadn't

been her

those two rings to herself,

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