"I..." Maisie didn't quite know how to respond.
Arya quickly waved her hand and said, "Please, don't misunderstand. I'm not prying into your privacy. I just find this
situation a bit odd."
"Yeah, it does seem strange," Maisie said, lowering her head in thought. She added, "I didn't know Daniel before. I
first met him while working at the kindergarten. So, I'm not sure why Graham's suspicions exist. If needed, I can
explain things to him in person."
"Do you really want to see him again?"
Maisie chuckled. "We ended our engagement—we're not enemies. Plus, as you mentioned, he has already faced
consequences, hasn't he?"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtArya nodded, admiring Maisie's magnanimity. She couldn't help but think she might not have the same composure
if Toph treated her the same way.
After a light meal, Maisie went straight to the hospital. She knew Graham would be at the hospital today for a
dressing change and the ward he'd be in. While she no longer had lingering feelings for him, she felt the need to
clarify things. Perhaps explaining the situation would put an end to his suspicions.
As Maisie walked down the corridor toward Graham's ward, she heard some commotion inside. It sounded like...
Daniel's voice!
Maisie was taken aback and hurriedly pushed the door open, only to find Daniel coming out of the room. He
seemed somewhat surprised when he saw Maisie but quickly adjusted his mood and smiled at her.
"Why are you here?"
"You..." Maisie's eyes widened, and she wanted to ask the same question.
She instinctively glanced inside the room.
Graham was leaning against the wall, looking pale as if he had melded with the wall. There was a hint of hatred in
his eyes, but his fear of Daniel overshadowed it.
Maisie was momentarily stunned. Daniel then hugged her shoulder and smiled at her. "I heard that Mr. Bayer is
here for a dressing change, so I reminded the doctors and nurses to take good care of him."
Maisie blinked her big eyes. She wasn't naive and couldn't fully believe his words, but his deep and resolute gaze
gradually dispelled her doubts.
Daniel turned around with a smirk. "Mr. Bayer, your injuries aren't too severe. The doctors and nurses here have
been very attentive, so you'll recover quickly."
Graham bit his lip.
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Daniel continued, "Also, you must take the words of comfort I just gave you to heart. You're a talented and capable
person. I don't want to see your talents go to waste or your abilities buried."
After that, Daniel walked out of the ward while holding Maisie. He knew that Graham was staring at him like a
vengeful enemy, but he didn't mind.
He looked at the woman in his arms, and his gaze became much warmer.
One day, he would personally tell Maisie about their past, but he couldn't let her hear about it from anyone else.
Maisie asked softly as they got into the car, unable to suppress her inner doubts, "Daniel, why were you here?"
Daniel remained composed. "Didn't I tell you? I came to check on Graham."
"But in the past..."
"He's injured, and I just came to see how he's doing and express some concerns. Don't overthink it. Now, what
about you? Why are you here?"
Maisie's face fell as she was questioned.