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David was momentarily stunned. He thought Kingsley was joking. "Mr. Blackwood, what's the problem?"
"Don't you understand simple language? I said get out!" Kingsley's usually composed face was covered with a layer of coldness. He was not joking at all. "Or do you want me to remove you myself?"
David couldn't be more humiliated. He stopped smiling, gently opened the door, and got out of the car. He stood near the car, maintaining the demeanor he should have. He couldn't help but feel Kingsley's anger was incredibly strange.
"Now, let this be a reminder. Daisy's marriage is very good, and she loves her husband very much. Because of this, she will never demand a divorce," Kingsley said without blinking. "One last piece of advice for you. There are always other unmarried women out there. Why would you want a married woman? Besides, she's someone very special." As soon as Kingsley said that, the car sped away, leaving behind smoke and dust.
David couldn't help but look on in astonishment.
As Kingsley watched David's speechless reaction, the anger that had gripped his heart couldn't leave him even for a moment. He bit his lip slightly and closed his eyes to calm himself.
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Back at Daisy's home...
"Achoo!" Daisy, who had been lying in bed without sleep, sneezed repeatedly. All she could think was that Kingsley, who was a devil in human form, must have said more nasty things about her. She tried to think of what she might have done to provoke him, but she couldn't come up with anything.
But what could she do about him? She was already confused and struggling to fall asleep. As soon as she left that place the next morning, she could leave and clear her head.
The next day, Daisy headed to the airport for her return journey back to her new home city, Zania. After spending two hours in the air, Daisy finally arrived back. As she breathed in the fresh air deeply, she felt a sense of renewal. The fog that had clouded her mind just a few days ago had been swept away.
Moreover, she was eager to see her young daughter, the fruit of her happiness. As Daisy pondered this, she felt reassured and no longer worried.
As soon as she pushed her luggage off the conveyor belt, she saw her daughter holding a sign that read, "Welcome home, beautiful, powerful mama." These reflective words melted her heart.
"Mama, I'm here!" Doris waved to her mother, her small face beaming with a smile.
Jane , who was carrying Doris, stood proudly and smiled gently. Since it was the weekend, they had come to pick up Daisy from the airport.
Daisy quickened her pace and stood in front of her close friend, Jane. With joy, she took her daughter from Jane's arms and hugged her tightly. There was warmth in the embrace.
"Thank you so much, Jane," Daisy said to her friend after hugging her daughter. She was grateful that Jane had taken care of her daughter in her absence.
"Oh Daisy, there's no need to thank me. Besides, Doris is also my daughter, you know? I watched her grow up, so it's only right for me to take care of her," Jane said, looking at Doris with love.
Jane took Daisy's luggage as Daisy held Doris, and they headed towards the parking lot, chatting and laughing along the way.
"Come on, let's go home." Jane drove while Daisy and her daughter sat in the back seat.
Due to traffic and the time, which was nearly twelve in the evening, they had to change their plans and go eat first before heading home. Jane drove to the Restaurant. They entered, chose a table near the window, and sat down.
"Mom, it's been so long since we've seen each other, I missed you so much," Doris said, hugging her mother. It was clear that Doris missed her mother dearly.
Daisy squeezed her soft face and said, "I couldn't wait to come back early this morning as soon as I finished work. I missed you too, my love."
"Since you've been working so hard, I have a gift for you." Doris took out a butterfly-shaped lollipop from her Disney bag and gave it to Daisy. Her bright eyes were filled with innocence.
"I love you, my treasure and my strength."
To Daisy, her daughter was her source of encouragement and comfort. In the past five years, all they had was each other's love. Three years ago, both of them fell ill and were in grave danger. They had nothing. When she was on the verge of giving up, she met Mr. Gideon, who handed her a contract marriage deal and a check for one hundred thousand dollars. Three years was the end of that marriage.
For the sake of money and saving her daughter's life, she sold the marriage rights to a stranger. Fortunately, this unknown marriage did not bother her, so their lives remained unchanged. The three-year contract was about to end. She was going to redeem herself from this marriage and truly be free.
The night before, she received a w******p message from Mr. Gideon that read,
"Ms. Knight, please ensure you comply with the contract. You are a married woman. Remember your status and behave accordingly."
How could she not comply with the contract? This was a blatant scandal! She was so angry she felt like strangling someone.
Doris felt so sorry for her mother. "But I know it's so hard for you alone. So, I must resolve the big issue of your life before I grow up and marry big brother Jerome." Doris's face almost made Jane and Daisy choke on their tea.
"Doris, can't you wait to see your mother get married again?" Jane handed her a tissue and gently wiped the corner of her mouth.
Daisy pretended not to understand what she was saying and continued to sip her tea.
"That reminds me, mother, where's that handsome uncle I asked you to take a video of last night? Let me see him and compare him with you." Doris said, pulling Daisy's hand and refusing to let go.
"He's just a strange uncle, not handsome," Daisy said, handing her the phone and putting Kingsley on. "I could only manage to take a short video from the corner."
At that moment, she only used her phone to avoid the crowd at the party venue to take a picture of the man. Moreover, she was already back in zania, why would she still think about that devil? Daisy frowned, feeling embarrassed by her actions.
"Daisy, do you plan on staying single for the rest of your life?" Jane asked softly, looking at Doris, who was immersed in picking a husband for her mother.
"Actually, it's nice to be alone," Daisy said calmly. She had no desire to be in a relationship.
"Are you still holding onto the past?" It was clear that Jane was referring to Dylan Noble.
She didn't want to reopen the old wounds of her good friend, but at the same time, she didn't want Daisy to be burdened with past pains. She wanted her friend to find happiness at any cost.
Daisy fell silent, swirling her tea cup slowly with her fingers. Then, she said slowly, "You're right. I can't let go of the past."
"Daisy, Doris is already a grown-up girl now. Let the past stay in the past. Don't give up because of one or two setbacks. It's not worth it, believe me," Jane was concerned that the reason Daisy continued to avoid relationships was because she thought men were not worthy.
"You're wrong, Jane. Five years have already passed. I'll let them taste what I had at the time. I have to take back everything that belongs to me! That's why it's too early to talk about this now." Daisy gripped her tea cup tightly. Her eyes were no longer soft and loving as when she faced her daughter earlier. At that moment, all that filled her heart was intense resentment.
Jane reached out her hand and placed it behind Daisy's hand. Her eyes were filled with compassion for her friend. She had seen with her own eyes how much Daisy had suffered all these years.
Dylan, his parents, Maisy, and even their parents didn't deserve any sympathy.
"When are you planning to return back home to Mosul?" Jane asked.
"My grandmother is turning 80 this year."
It was the perfect time for her to return.
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