"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.

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

this person was

no way to accommodate? It's fine even if we

her to stay in a

"Yes."

other end. "Does Mr. Quimby know about

gaze dimmed, and she silently ended

a voice came from

aback and looked up to see the

mean to eavesdrop on your call. I was about to leave but

The man nodded but didn't leave immediately. Instead, he turned and wrote a phone

hospital." He handed her the note. "Private hospitals have fewer patients and more beds, but the charges are

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