Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1742

"What do you have to say for yourself?" Daniel, who was not easy to coax, didn't even turn around. "How many times have I told you? No staying up late! You clearly haven't taken my words seriously, have you?!"

"Daniel..."

Maisie's face nuzzled against his broad back, her voice tender as she spoke. "I was wrong, okay? I won't stay up late again... I just really want to do this well, in case something unexpected happens. I don't want to end up with nothing."

Daniel's heart melted instantly. He was only worried about her, so he did not blame her. Upon hearing her say this, he quickly turned around. Seeing her standing barefoot on the floor, he scooped her up like a princess and gently placed her on the sofa.

His gaze showed a hint of helplessness as he smiled, sitting beside her.

"I know you want to do well." He held her hand. "But your health is more important, right?"

Maisie nodded quickly.

"If you continue to neglect your health and stay up every night, then I'll have to move in with you to supervise you!" He teased her with a smirk.

Maisie knew exactly what he was up to, so she blushed slightly and pushed him.

"Do you want something to eat now?"

"Not really..." Maisie stretched lazily. "I'm still a bit sleepy. I want to sleep some more."

"Okay."

Daniel tucked her in, gently closing the bedroom door and instructing the hotel staff not to disturb them.

At that moment, his phone suddenly rang. Startled, he refocused and saw Lily's name on the screen.

"Hello, it's me!" Lily's voice came through. "Are you with Maisie now? I'd like to talk to you for a bit. You better keep this from her."

"Uh... She stayed up late last night working on her manuscript and is currently asleep." Daniel glanced at the bedroom, then walked to the balcony, making sure to close the sliding door.

"Do you need something?"

"It's not anything urgent." Lily hesitated. "Well, I'll just be straightforward... As Camila's cousin, how well do you know her as a person?"

Daniel squinted, lowering his voice. "What do you mean by that?"