"Take Ms. Maisie for a stroll on the island, Daniel." Whitney stood up, her elegant tone tinged with laziness. "I've prepared the guest room for the two of you. You can stay for a few days if you'd like. Your uncle and I will try our best to accommodate you. I'd like to rest now, so I won't be having dinner with you. Suit yourself!"

As Daniel moved to follow her, he noticed Maisie looking visibly upset. He sighed as this was not what he had anticipated. Their first meeting had ended in a quarrel.

"Don't take it personally, Maisie," he comforted. "My aunt takes time to warm up to people. She's like this with everyone she meets for the first time. You'll find out after spending some time with her."

"That's right," a kind-looking old man interjected. "Ignore her, Ms. Maisie! Women in menopause are like that!"

Daniel chuckled, giving the old man a big hug. "Uncle!"

Toby Edwards patted his shoulder, admiration filling his eyes. He was an upbeat and majestic old man, yet he didn't seem old despite his white sideburns. If anything, it added to his charm.

the opportunity to get familiar with the place and perhaps hold your

"You're spoiling me, uncle!"

allow you to get

"You old thing..."

banter, and

Maisie. She has her reasons for saying that. Think about it. Would you

stunned, remaining

He continued. "Whitney is tough on the outside. She's

smile, "Uncle, I heard you've been studying cursive lately. Maisie is learning, too. Why

Toby happily agreed.

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