Chapter 27: Daisy's Decision

"I'm listening. What do you want to say?" After a moment of silence, Daisy's voice became serious and cautious.

"I want to know if you have an answer to my proposal or not," Axel asked directly. "Will you go on a date with me?"

"You're really impatient," Daisy criticized. "How can I make such an important decision in less than 24 hours? You're putting pressure on me, you know?"

"I know, but I'm in a hurry. The deadline is approaching," Axel said awkwardly. "I hope you understand."

"Actually, I stayed up last night thinking about your proposal," Daisy revealed, catching Axel's attention with her tired eyes. Indeed, she looked sleep-deprived.

"I'm glad to hear that. So what's your decision?" Axel eagerly wanted to know as soon as possible.

"Axel, I really appreciate your help yesterday. But I don't think I can go on a date with you," Daisy said hesitantly, offering an apologetic smile before quickly turning back to her work and pretending to ignore Axel.

On the other hand, after hearing