Maisie's already messed-up mind was even more messed up when it was hit by Ezra's pleadings. She felt almost panicked.
"You should go to work." She said and was about to leave when Ezra pulled her back again.
But this time, he pulled harder and Maisie bumped into his chest, his arms closed tightly around her waist.
Ezra came close, and almost uttered with his mouth resting on the corner of hers, "You know, Maisie. You are a coward. You've been running away."
It was as if all her little secrets were lying bare in front of him. Maisie was so annoyed that somehow, she managed to push him away and fled the scene.
On the other hand, Ezra let out a long sigh and went downstairs.
He admitted that those words were harsh. But Ezra was afraid that if he didn't push her, Maisie would always parry.
Not long after Ezra left, Emilia called Maisie that she was coming to see Maisie with her two children, which made the latter so happy.
It was Julian who sent them here. Meanwhile, Julian paid a formal call on Nancy. The harmonious picture of Julian's family left Nancy with many thoughts.
When could her son have such a happy life with Maisie?
Since Julian had work to do, he left early. Emilia, together with her two children, stayed and chatted with Maisie and Nancy.
Nancy was quite absorbed in taking photos of the three children.
Emilia and Maisie were all worried that she would strain herself. But Nancy said, "People of my age enjoy watching children play together. Don't worry about me. Just enjoying your conversation."
"Although I look slim and weak, I'm really tough. Taking photos for them is really nothing for me."
Then she returned to her photo shooting. She used to take photos all day of old, sometimes even taking for hours without having a break, so that she and little Ezra could have a place to live in and food to eat.
Now though she had certain fame and didn't need to work so hard, it was not an easy job to be a photographer after all. She needed to stay ready and strong. And taking photos of several children wouldn't strain her at all.
When there were only Emilia and Maisie in the room, Emilia asked her, "How's your plan going?"
Maisie said, "I've handed in a lot of materials. And several days later I'm going to apply for a visa."
Emilia gazed at her, with reluctance in her eyes, "Maisie, I really hope you could stay here."
Maisie too was sad, "I don't want to leave you either."
Emilia added, "Is there really no way for you to stay?"
In case Maisie thought she was helping Ezra persuade her, she explained, "I didn't say this for Ezra's sake. I said it for my own sake and yours."
"Now Jean lives in Zoshalor. Nina's always shooting. When you were in Grafstin, I felt so lonely. You know, a lot of things are not supposed to talk to a man."
"If it's possible, I really hope you could stay in Riverside City. In that case, we could hang out regularly, chatting, eating, and playing with our children."
Emilia's description was also something Maisie wanted. She hoped to have a friend of mutual language. Now that they both had children, they had more common topics.
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