Daniel gently wrapped his arm around Maisie's shoulder, embracing her. "Did my aunt make things difficult for
you?"
"No!" Maisie hurriedly replied, "Someone was saying bad things about me, and Ms. Kinglake helped me out."
"Oh?"
"I feel... I wasn't imagining things." Maisie smiled sheepishly. "I think Ms. Kinglake actually likes me..."
"Of course!"
Daniel and Maisie exchanged smiles. The weight on their hearts dissipated like clouds gradually fading, soon to see
the light.
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stage.
Zuko held Persephone's hand throughout, displaying his unconditional love for his daughter in front of everyone.
Toph remained sociable, getting along with everyone. Wherever he was, laughter and joy rang out from time to
time.
However, today was a bit different. He had a new company by his side... Harvey followed him silently. Whenever he
noticed charming or sweet women approaching Toph, he immediately stood between them as a barrier. With icy
eyes, he drove those women away!
Many socialites failed to approach Toph.
"Mr. Hamerton rarely comes, and we can't even speak to him..."
"Isn't Mr. Newhouse getting too close to him?"
"Zuko is unapproachable, and now, neither Toph nor Harvey seems accessible?"
Gradually, the complaints turned into another type of comment.
"Hey, look! One's sunshine and the other's gentle. Both are so handsome that they're strangely compatible standing
together!"
"Haha, yeah! Having two handsome guys together's a treat to the eyes!"
Toph was bewildered, staring at Harvey and shouting, "Harvey! What are you doing?"
"I should ask you the same! What do you want to do?" Harvey crossed his arms. "Why are you laughing and joking
with them? Don't you know their intentions toward you?"
"You..."
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"You have a wife!" Harvey emphasized. "Don't forget that you have someone waiting for you in Centrolis!"
Toph scratched his head. "I'm just socializing, nothing out of line! You're making a fuss about nothing."
Harvey smiled. He didn't care. For Toph and Arya, he was willing to go all out today! He wouldn't allow other women
to covet him.
"Why do you care so much?" Toph casually put his arm around Harvey's neck, grinning. "You're more like a wife
than a brother!"
Harvey was taken aback, his face turning red instantly. He pushed Toph away. "What nonsense are you talking
about!"
"I was just kidding with you. Why are you so worked up?"