"Nicole, don't worry too much," Maisie comforted softly. "I'll figure something out."

"Alright!" Nicole flattered timidly. "Maisie, it's always you who has all the solutions. Whenever something happens at home, we can only rely on you."

Maisie forced a smile. After hanging up, she instinctively dialed Daniel's number. Those digits felt etched into her muscles.

Yet, she hesitated at the moment of pressing the call button.

For years, seeking his help had become second nature to her. From treating Owen's illness to every major and minor family issue, it all depended on Daniel.

Not having enough money at home, having to move houses, Nicole seeking to divorce Wesley, Wesley gambling... These issues were a heavy burden to a regular household, but it was only a matter of words to Daniel.

Maisie let out a long sigh and smirked self-deprecatingly. Apparently, she would always be dependent on him.

She didn't want to continue like this. Since she had chosen to be independent, she needed to rely on herself for everything.

called them one by one. The responses were all the same—overcrowded hospitals and adherence to protocols. They promised to prioritize her mother once

this person was

Lawrence," she attempted again. "Is there no way to accommodate?

wish for her to stay in a VIP

"Yes."

pause on the other end.

gaze dimmed, and she silently

a

and looked up to

"I didn't mean to eavesdrop on your call. I was about to leave but overheard about hospitals

Maisie replied calmly. "I can handle it myself." The man nodded but didn't leave immediately. Instead, he turned and wrote a

beds, but the charges are relatively higher. If you need it, contact him. If not, pretend I didn't say anything and toss the paper

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