Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

Maisie kept her eyes lowered in silence.

Daniel glanced at her. Her demeanor reminded him of when she used to be gentle and obedient, staying quietly by his side during work-related stress and enduring late nights just to accompany him.

A pang struck his heart, and he gently held her hand.

"I understand," Maisie murmured softly. "I'll be more careful from now on. I won't associate with strangers..."

Daniel sighed. "Maisie, I'm sorry. I was a little anxious earlier and lashed out in temper."

Maisie remained silent, shaking her head.

"I don't mean to stop you from making friends..." Daniel paused, feeling a bit guilty for expressing that. The jealousy he felt when he saw her with Harvey lingered in his mind.

Nevertheless, he forced himself to appear considerate, speaking softly. "I'm worried about you. You're too naive, unaware of the dangers people might pose..."

speaking, the atmosphere seemed

she was too naive when they first met. In his past ignorance, he

his lips, deciding to end

"Maisie, I..."

to say more, I understand." Maisie looked up at him. Despite the weariness in her expression, there was still a glint in

I was too eager to prove myself. I'll be more cautious in the future. Actually, thinking about it... there's nothing wrong with relying on

letting his smile peek through, but he managed to

leaned her head on his

more time, okay?" she said softly. "I really... don't want to become a parasite by your side. I want to

a certain yes—he could give

there somewhere you'd like to go?" "Don't you need to go to

won't go today." He chuckled. "The whole day is