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..."

wouldn't I already be growing

His heart skipped

love. It's not everything. Also, I haven't agreed to his proposal just yet. Meanwhile,

sank. She looked at Maisie

of my life,

some whispers came

sounds pretty

Ms. Delilah, who is unhappy with her

say scholars tend to scorn each other.

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

as she had dug her own grave.

He wore a plastic smile while complimenting

that a full head of white hair is

when

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