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 only one in

the harder

She sighed softly.

her, "Can you still see anything when he's gone

turned to see

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 changed

"Hey, watch out!"

pulling her over

with him, but he caught her, revealing a muscular forearm beneath his

grabbed the clumsy waiter, preventing

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

him, "Thank you

smiled.

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