Married a Secret Billionaire
Chapter 1590

Linda suddenly felt uneasy and quickly looked toward Daniel. However, Daniel's gaze wasn't fixed on Persephone. He seemed to be gazing aimlessly, but his expression showed a subtle hint of emotion. Noticing Linda's distress, Cordelia took her cold hand and spoke softly, making sure Daniel could hear her too. "Linda, no matter what, we're still family. I remember when Daniel was a young boy. "He secretly used our family's money to take a train and visit you in Jangasas during winter's first snowfall. He wasn't warmly dressed and ended up shivering at the train station. He was even mistaken for a runaway child and sent to a welfare institution.

"Your bond is strong, and I believe Daniel wouldn't do anything wrong."

Daniel glanced at her, and Cordelia continued with a smile, emphasizing her point. "However, people can change.

"Mr. Quimby, you and Linda can change. While blood is thicker than water, sometimes justice takes precedence over family. You must have heard of the Thompson family's influence in Cumulus City, and as for the Hamertons... Well, discussing this doesn't seem productive.

"We're here today to celebrate the successful renovation of your amusement park project. Let's enjoy ourselves!"

Daniel smiled, but his hidden emotions seemed to intensify. "Cordelia, your eloquence is as sharp as ever."

"It's not the same anymore," Cordelia replied, looking at him pointedly. "People change."

Daniel raised his glass, and as he sipped his drink, he felt a burning sensation akin to a prickling needle.

That person must have changed as well...

His emotions grew complex, and he slowly exited the banquet hall.

The moonlight outside was as frosty as the night he had first met her many years ago.

A few days later, Daniel stood at the entrance of an international kindergarten, one of Centrolis' most prestigious institutions. The children there came from wealthy families and were usually accompanied by nannies and bodyguards.

The school's entrance was already bustling with luxury cars and people even before classes were over.

It must be quite secure to study there.

Daniel reminisced about his own childhood growing up in a similar environment, feeling sympathy for these children who had lost their freedom at such a young age.

Ruth Corbin, the kindergarten's principal and Daniel's college senior, greeted him at the entrance. She was delighted to see him but puzzled by the teddy bear in his hand. "What's this?"

Daniel chuckled. "To be honest, there's a little one from our family enrolled here."

"What?" Ruth exclaimed. "Y-You haven't become a grandfather at such a young age, have you?"

Daniel laughed heartily. "I'm not a grandfather, but that little one should probably call me Granduncle!"

"Who is it?"

Just then, someone approached Ruth, and she left Daniel briefly.

"No worries," Daniel said. "I'll wait here."

Ruth returned and suggested, "While you wait, feel free to look around and get a sense of our kindergarten's educational atmosphere. If you could contribute to Centrolis' education, you'd be most welcome." As Daniel waited, he clutched the teddy bear nervously. He overheard joyful laughter coming from one of the classrooms, and his heart raced. He saw a young teacher leading a group of children to the playground for an outdoor activity class. They were in sportswear and full of energy, ready to participate in rock climbing.

Daniel's gaze fixed on the scene. As the slender figure came into view, his heart raced like drums. It was as though everything else in the world had faded, leaving only him and her. She was unaware of his presence.

Between them, there was an immeasurable distance.

His grip on the teddy bear slipped, and it fell to the ground, catching the attention of a climbing child who accidentally released the carabiner and fell.

The teacher gasped and rushed to the child, leaving the other children unsecured.

During this critical moment, a pair of large hands caught the falling child, preventing a catastrophe.

"Harry! Are you okay?" the teacher asked, relieved that the child was unharmed. She scolded, "Who allowed you to undo the rope on your own?"

"Yeah, Harry!" The other children chimed in. "That was very dangerous!"

"Your head could have been hurt if you fell!"

"No, he'd fall himself silly!"

"Harry, you can't do something so dangerous again. Ms. Squire warned us in class."

Maisie Squire's heart returned to normal, and she apologized to Harry, caressing his head, "I'm glad you're okay. I didn't mean to raise my voice. I was just worried about you. I won't raise my voice at you again."

"I'm sorry, Ms. Squire." Harry pouted. "I... I saw the teddy bear earlier."

Maisie followed Harry's finger and saw that someone had picked up the teddy bear. She glanced at the person who had saved Harry and felt like she recognized the smile for a moment.

Quickly regaining her composure, she nodded in Daniel's direction. "Thank you, sir, for preventing Harry from falling."

Daniel was taken aback, feeling an inexplicable sense of desolation.

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