Daniel set out two wine glasses in the room, pouring the expensive red wine he had the butler fetch from the wine cellar. The beautiful, dark red color gleamed charmingly under the light. Maisie watched quietly, a happy smile playing on her lips.

He handed her the wine before taking a sip himself. "Hmm, drink it. It's amazing!"

Maisie felt shy. "You know I can't drink very well."

"This wine has a great aftertaste. You'll regret it if you don't try it."

She smiled and joined him, sitting on the rug beside the floor-to-ceiling window.

The moonlight illuminated the room, and the wide window offered a view of the mountains and lush forest outside.

Leaning on his shoulder, she felt a tranquil moment as if time itself were a quiet stream.

"The island is huge." Daniel chuckled. "It's quite rich in produce, and there are few people. It's pretty self-sufficient. There's a hunting ground behind the forest. And a horse training ground next to it. I used to always ride horses when I was young.

"Although there's also a racecourse at our house, it's different to be riding here. I'll take you there tomorrow!"

she knew before. He seemed more talkative and upbeat, resembling

"Oh yes, also—"

wine glass on the floor and said gently, "I'm sleepy. Can we continue tomorrow? I'm going to bed, and you should go to your room,

"Oh..." he said flatly.

appeared unsteady as if about

quickly held

okay." He smiled. "I just feel a bit dizzy. I'd like

"Huh?"

the room in a familiar manner and lay

The naive Maisie was worried that he was ill. "Do you not feel

squinted. "Didn't I tell you? I

"You've

Half a glass of red wine was nothing to him at

act.

from the bathroom and asked

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