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."

watched him walk away, a whirlwind of emotions overcame her. He was the first person she ever loved, perhaps

the love, the harder

She sighed softly.

clear voice sounded beside her, "Can you

to see a

shirt, with features chiseled like a leading man in a campus

was momentarily stunned, but the man's

"Hey, watch out!"

pulling her

colliding with him, but he caught her, revealing a muscular forearm beneath his rolled-up white

waiter, preventing a cacophony of crashing dishes and

the waiter's panicked expression. If this man hadn't pulled her away, the cakes and tea in the waiter's hands would

hurriedly thanked him, "Thank you so

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

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