Under his mother's careful upbringing, Daniel excelled, but it also molded his cold temperament. Meeting Maisie made him realize there was an extremely soft spot deep within his heart.

Daniel gently kissed her forehead and said, "We can't choose our birth families, but we can choose the life we lead.

"I promise you that in your future, I'll always be there." He added, looking into her eyes with a soft smile, "Of course, if that's what you want."

Maisie smiled, quietly nestled in his embrace. After a while, she casually remarked, "Sometimes, I doubt if I'm really my mom's biological child. Her unfair treatment between Owen and me is just too much!"

"Maybe... not all parents love their children."

"No." Maisie gently poked him. "It should be—not all parents love their children equally!"

"Right."

"In fact, I can understand her." Maisie sighed wryly. "Shortly after I was born, my father passed away due to an accident.

already remember things back then. She says my mother used to be a loving one, patient with her and Owen... But everything changed after I was born. Perhaps she believes...

her head. "How did your

and my mother never talks about it. I only know a little from Nicole," Maisie replied nonchalantly. "I just know that my father

Daniel nodded.

not for that accident. The Squires wouldn't be

he have missed

hugging her

I saw you greet Harvey in the hospital room...

pursed his lips.

know him

him, but his father

looked at her with a calm expression. "But in the business world, it's better to maintain harmony.

part. Her thoughts were still

sister?" Her voice was questioning. "How

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