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.

to be a loving one, patient with her and Owen... But everything changed

overthink it." Daniel caressed her head. "How did your

It's all old stories, and my mother never talks about it. I only know a little from Nicole," Maisie replied nonchalantly. "I just know that my father used to work as a driver for a wealthy person and

Daniel nodded.

would have grown up under her parents and siblings' protection if not for that accident.

wouldn't he have missed the chance to meet

hugging her

when I saw you greet Harvey in

pursed his

know

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

expression. "But in the business world, it's better to maintain harmony. I don't dwell too much on

part. Her thoughts were still on his previous

Her voice