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.

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 was born. Perhaps she believes... it's

Daniel caressed her head. "How did your father

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

Daniel nodded.

parents and siblings' protection if not for

have missed the chance to

smiled, hugging

you greet Harvey in the hospital room... Do you know

pursed his

you know him

the 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 quite

world, it's better to maintain harmony. I don't

didn't catch onto the last part. Her thoughts were still

has an older sister?" Her voice was questioning. "How is

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