Chapter 1779


    When Maisie opened her eyes and found Daniel, the dream and reality merged abruptly, memories


    flooding back


    like a tide. Tears burst forth like a broken dam, and she threw herself into his arms, wailing.


    Daniel paused before gently patting her back, coaxing, "Cry it out... It''ll all be okay."


    After shedding her tears, she could bid farewell to the past. No memory-erasing drugs were necessary


    to say a final


    goodbye to those painful memories.


    Daniel smiled bitterly.


    Despite the chilly early spring night, the small car space became warm due to his embrace.


    After a while, Maisie cried herself to exhaustion and dozed off. -


    The next day, she woke up in an unfamiliar room.


    Someone''s warmth seemed to linger beside her.


    She blinked, surveying the room. It was elegantly decorated in the simple cream tone she liked, and


    the furniture


    had sleek lines, exuding sophistication.


    A photo caught her eye on the bedside table. It was of a girl grinning brightly—herself.


    Maisie picked it up, caressing the frame involuntarily.


    In the picture, the towering mountains, lush trees, azure sky, fluffy white clouds atop peaks, and


    sunlight bathing


    thend created a serene and beautiful scene.


    A carefree smile adorned her face in the photo. It was her only trip with Daniel to the highest mountain


    in Eropah.


    She loved the story about the girl on the mountain, so she had always wanted to visit.


    Daniel had asked her what she wanted as a gift on her birthday that year. Cautiously, she had made


    that request,


    thinking he might not agree. Surprisingly, he had readily consented. After setting aside all his business


    affairs, he


    spent a long time touring Eropah with her.


    It was probably the most vibrant moment in her life, much like the sun that day.


    Maisie sighed softly and ced the photo back.


    At that moment, Daniel walked in. Seeing her awake, he sat beside her with a smile that hinted of


    appeasement.


    "This is my own home," he said softly. "I don''t think you''ve ever been here."


    "Yeah." Maisie nodded. "You never brought me here."


    Daniel coughed, unsure how to respond.


    Maisie whispered, "Previously... I always considered that little vi as our home."


    "Me too!" Daniel hurriedly replied. "Maisie, I... I brought you here yesterday because I didn''t have the


    keys to your


    new home. I thought you wouldn''t want to go back to that small vi or the hotel. But you slept deeply


    in the car,


    and I wanted you to have a good rest, so..."


    Daniel exined incoherently like a guilty child.


    Suddenly, Maisie felt a pang of sadness. He had been such a proud person.


    "Maisie, I didn''t mean to bring you here... Last night, Iy beside you for a while. I was afraid you''d


    wake up and be


    scared of the unfamiliar environment, so... I stayed with you for a bit. When I saw you fast asleep, I


    went to the


    guest room. I''m telling the truth!"


    Maisie silently looked at him. The heavy stone lodged in her heart seemed to shift slowly, allowing a


    breath of fresh


    air. Yet, she remained silent, making Daniel somewhat anxious.


    "Maisie..." He looked at her with questioning eyes. "Do you... want something to eat?"


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    Maisie looked up and gently nodded.