Chapter 1771


    "Lily..."


    Lily shed Maisie a gentle smile that conveyed everything without needing to be said.


    "If you require assistance, just let me know. I''ll do everything I can!"


    "Thank you," Maisie replied, meeting Lily''s sincere gaze.


    "Why thank me? We get along well, and I''m happy to help!"


    The two shared smiles.


    Maisie poured a cup of coffee for Lily, and they settled by the floor-to-ceiling window, quietly admiring


    the distant


    scenery.


    Spring had arrived in the city. The mountains in the distance had regained their lush greenery. Cherry


    blossoms


    along the streets resembled clusters of pale pink mist and swallows flitted through the willow branches


    joyfully.


    Despite the arrival of spring, the frost in Maisie''s heart proved resistant to thawing.


    Lily turned to her, softly asking, "Maisie, are you truly never going to forgive him?"


    Maisie fell silent, unsure how to respond to such aplex question.


    Rather than recalling past times with Daniel or the love and hate they shared, what shed through her


    mind were


    the days after losing her memory and reconnecting with him.


    Scenes yed in her mind—him appearing with a teddy bear at the kindergarten, a secret amusement


    park built


    just for her, covering her with his coat and whispering "I''m here" when danger loomed...


    It was his attempts at household chores, the longing and nervousness in his kisses, the sense of peace


    when he


    stayed by her side day and night...


    Maisie''s heart stung, and she involuntarily closed her eyes.


    "I''m not advising you to forgive him." Lily''s voice was gentle. "I''m hoping you can forgive yourself."


    "Lily..."


    "No one can undo the past harm to you. What other way is there but to heal yourself? I know it hurts,


    but don''t let


    that pain entrap you forever...


    "Maisie, as women, we should treat ourselves better. Only by letting go can you move forward, right?


    "As for Daniel or any other man..." Lily chuckled. "They''re all fleeting! Let them do whatever they want!"


    Maisie


    looked at her and giggled.


    Perhaps she would never reach Lily''s level of mindset, no matter how many years passed, but she


    admired this


    attitude.


    "I understand." She held Lily''s hand tightly. "I''ll take care of myself, n my next book, and strive for


    another


    sess on the bestseller list!"


    "That''s the spirit!" Lily patted Maisie''s shoulder, relieved to see her returning to her former spirited self.


    -


    The next day, Maisie''s book publicity event took ce at thergest bookstore in Cumulus City. Even


    before the


    start, the bookstore was packed inside and out with fans seeking her autograph.


    Renowned media outlets were present, securing their spots for breaking news.


    The event progressed smoothly.


    After numerous experiences, Maisie had mastered the art of interacting with her fans.


    The atmosphere was warm and lively, with organizers considerately providing coffee and snacks for


    everyone.


    The final segment was the Q&A session with journalists.


    Seated on the stage, Maisie took a deep breath. This was her most dreaded part. She always had to


    prepare with


    the PR team in advance, listing potential questions and rehearsing the best answers.N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.


    She was not adept at rote memorization, so she would get nervous and sweat profusely during


    previous events.


    Today, she silently prayed that the journalists'' questions wouldn''t be too off-the-wall.


    At that moment, someone asked. "Ms. Squire, several remarkable scenes from your book, which have


    stirred quite


    a discussion online, are believed to be your personal experiences. What''s your take on this?"