Chapter 24

　　Danny returned to the country that night and booked the most luxurious hotel in Ottaster. 　　The birthday party this time was a family gathering. No one else was invited, just Lillian and Esteban, who hadn't yet returned to Muskoyland. 　　"Danny, are you thinking of remarrying?" Esteban asked, looking confused as he glanced around at the room full of roses. 　　Lillian, watching Danny's smile, responded, "He's always wanted to, but my mom would never agree." 　　"Why not?" 　　"Because no one makes the same mistake twice," Lillian said. "My mom can always move on." 　　In Lillian's memory, Maisie had always been carefree, easily cutting off anyone who hurt her. 　　Even if there had once been deep feelings, even if there were lingering emotions now, the moment Danny cheated, that relationship was over. 　　Lillian suspected Danny's return had nothing to do with love. 　　It was more about her making sure Danny gave up for good. Lillian often envied Maisie's ability to let go, but she couldn't quite