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..."

I really waited until that day came, wouldn't I already be growing older with him?"

aback. His heart skipped a beat,

is just one form of love. It's not everything. Also, I haven't

She

and I are different." Maisie chuckled. "Even though we're not married, we only love each other. Even if I didn't marry for the rest of my life, I'd stay with him forever. When my hair turns white, then it'll

some whispers came among the

sounds pretty

Delilah,

say scholars tend to scorn each other. It's

on him

had dug her own grave. She

and continued the conversation. He wore a plastic smile while complimenting

of white hair is a veil...

laugh when they heard how awkward his laugh

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