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."

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

more the love, the harder it was

She sighed softly.

her, "Can you

Maisie turned to see

with features chiseled like a leading man in a campus novel. His

was momentarily stunned, but the

"Hey, watch out!"

reached out, pulling her

stumbled, almost colliding with him, but he caught her, revealing a muscular forearm

clumsy waiter, preventing

her away, the cakes

him, "Thank

smiled. "You're... Maisie Squire,

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