Daniel gently knocked on Whitney's study door, carrying late-night snacks with him.

After a while, a faint sound came from inside. "Come in."

Daniel entered to find Whitney staring at a pile of manuscripts on the desk with an exhausted look. He frowned and placed the snacks on the nearby coffee table.

"Aunt, I heard you haven't eaten anything all night. Come, have something first."

Whitney's stomach seemed to respond with a growl upon smelling the aroma of the snacks. "What's this?"

Daniel smiled. "Give it a try first."

vegetarian dumplings, and a plate of refreshing

her taste buds seemed to awaken, and she praised between bites, "Though the ingredients are simple, it's so delicious!

amazing!" Daniel chuckled. "Our chefs

paused, having an inkling of an answer. She smiled, set down her cutlery, and looked up at Daniel. "Don't keep someone standing at the door. Come in

grinned—his aunt truly couldn't be

approached Whitney with

somewhat stern, her demeanor softened a lot. "These things... You used

unsure how to respond or

held her hand, speaking gently. "Maisie used to take care of me more in the past. From now on, I want

chuckled wryly. "I'm not exactly hostile toward Ms. Squire here... In fact, from

words, Daniel and

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