Maisie's expression changed subtly. Marriage? Right from the start of her relationship with Graham, it felt like they were headed for marriage.
Linda had introduced them, and her qualifications were impressive. The Bayers were pleased with her, and they were ready for her to become the future head of the household.
As for Graham, it seemed he was simply following his parents' wishes. He had never been in a relationship before, and she hadn't been in one since her memory loss. She had no knowledge of her past before the amnesia. Nobody wanted to tell her, and so she had ended up with Graham.
He seemed like a great match for marriage. He was hardworking, highly capable, came from a prestigious background, and was exceptionally handsome.
Yet, she always felt that something was missing between them.
What should matter most in a marriage?
Maisie bit her lip, deep in thought, when she suddenly heard Nicole's worried voice through the phone. "Maisie, why aren't you saying anything? What's going on?"
"Uh... It's nothing," Maisie said, adjusting her mood. "Nicole, why are you asking about this?"
There was silence on the other end for a while. Then, Nicole's voice trembled, and she said, "I... I just wish you'd get married soon so the Bayers can protect you!"
Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Maisie asked, "Did he find you?"
"Please don't ask…"
"Tell me the truth!"
Nicole couldn't hold back any longer. She cried and confessed, "He... He wants 4,000,000 dollars... He's in debt, a total of 4,000,000 dollars! That awful man!"
Maisie's heart sank, and she started sweating. "Nicole, how much did you say? 4,000,000 dollars?"
"Yes, he got into gambling and took out high-interest loans."
"Stay calm, and don't stress too much," Maisie tried to reassure her. "I'll figure something out with Graham."
After ending the call, Maisie felt utterly lost. She had promised to find a solution with Graham, but he was on the other side of the ocean. How could he possibly come up with a solution?
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