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.

used to be a loving one, patient with her and Owen... But everything changed after I was born.

her head. "How did your father pass

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

Daniel nodded.

under her parents and siblings' protection if not for that accident. The Squires

he have missed the

hugging

you greet

his lips. "Sort

know

the youngest heir of the Newhouses. I haven't had any direct conflicts with him, but his father often causes me trouble. There's

in the business world, it's better to maintain

onto the last part. Her thoughts

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

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