Maisie's expression shifted, but Daniel held her hand tightly, sporting a calm smile.

"I suppose it has nothing to do with maintenance but one's charisma," he enunciated. "Who doesn't age? When Maisie reaches your age, I believe she'll be an elegant and beautiful lady. Time will only make her more composed, not mean and petty."

He glanced at Maisie with love after uttering those words.

Everyone around heard what he said. Those who were gloating started to whisper among themselves.

Wilfred felt humiliated. Just as he was about to change the topic, Delilah, who was next to him, struck again.

"I can't believe I made Mr. Quimby say something so romantic from my joke! Seems like you really love Ms. Squire. But I heard that... she hasn't agreed to your proposal? I wonder if you'll be with her until she's old."

Maisie looked up at her, meeting her arrogant gaze.

"Time's up, Ms. Squire. Get married. Seize that you're at your peak! Don't wait until your hair turns white..."

until that day came, wouldn't I already be growing

skipped a beat, but he

was soft yet powerful. "Marriage is just one form of love. It's not everything. Also, I haven't agreed to his proposal just yet. Meanwhile, someone is married, but... she seems

sank. She

for the rest of my life, I'd stay with him forever. When my hair turns white, then it'll be my veil. I think

some whispers came among

sounds pretty

talking about Ms. Delilah, who is unhappy with

so... They say scholars tend to scorn each

held Daniel's arm, leaning on him coquettishly. She smiled at

grim as she had dug her own grave.

continued the conversation. He wore a

of

laugh when they heard how

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