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."

away, a whirlwind of emotions overcame her. He was the first person she ever

the harder

She sighed softly.

clear voice sounded beside her, "Can you

turned to see a handsome

aura, dressed in a white shirt, with features chiseled like a leading man in a campus novel. His smile seemed to embody

was momentarily stunned, but the man's expression

"Hey, watch out!"

out, pulling her

stumbled, almost colliding with him, but he caught her,

the clumsy waiter, preventing a cacophony of crashing dishes and

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

thanked him, "Thank you

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

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