Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

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.

than me, and she could 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

Daniel caressed her head. "How did your father

Maisie replied nonchalantly. "I just know that my

Daniel nodded.

parents and siblings' protection if not for that accident. The Squires wouldn't be in this state, and she would have been a

he have missed the

hugging her

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

his lips.

you know

I haven't had any direct conflicts with him, but his father often causes me trouble. There's his older sister, who's

in the business world, it's better to maintain harmony. I don't dwell

catch onto the last part. Her thoughts

older sister?" Her voice was