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 loved, perhaps the

harder it was to forget

She sighed softly.

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

to see

a white shirt, with features chiseled like a leading man in a campus novel.

was momentarily stunned, but the man's expression changed

"Hey, watch out!"

reached out, pulling her

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

other hand grabbed the clumsy waiter, preventing

hadn't pulled her away, the cakes and

him, "Thank you so

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

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