Daniel inched closer, his chest nearly touching her flushed face. He murmured in her ear in a low, charming voice, "I'll keep waiting until you nod."

Maisie stood there, unmoving. She glanced at him, then chuckled shyly.

Just then, Daniel's phone rang—his assistant urgently needed his attention for some company matters.

Forcing a smile, he said, "I need to head back."

"Alright." Maisie nodded gently.

"Take care of yourself. Call me after the tea party ends, and I'll come pick you up."

"You focus on your work," she said. "My home isn't far. I'll manage."

"Fair enough." He didn't push. "If you need anything, don't hesitate to contact me."

whirlwind of emotions overcame her. He was the first person she ever loved, perhaps the only

the more the love, the harder it was to forget the

She sighed softly.

beside her, "Can you

to see a handsome

features chiseled like a leading man

momentarily stunned, but the man's

"Hey, watch out!"

pulling her

but he caught her, revealing

clumsy waiter, preventing a cacophony of crashing dishes

this man hadn't pulled her away, the cakes and tea in the waiter's hands would have spilled all

thanked him, "Thank you

problem." The man smiled. "You're... Maisie

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