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."

He was the first person she ever loved, perhaps the only one in her

the harder it was

She sighed softly.

voice sounded beside her, "Can you still see anything

to see

classic bookish aura, dressed in a white shirt, with features chiseled like a leading man in a campus novel.

was momentarily stunned, but the man's

"Hey, watch out!"

pulling her

almost colliding with him, but he caught her,

other hand grabbed the clumsy waiter, preventing a cacophony of crashing dishes

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

him, "Thank

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

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