The Wrong Woman

Sienna was growing increasingly frustrated as she spoke, her voice rising with each word. "The second blind date is even more absurd! Our families are alike, both struggling to make ends meet, but his mother...

"Oh, it's unbelievable! She suggested we get engaged and move in together. Then, once I become pregnant and have a son, we can have a wedding. She wants to combine the wedding with the baby's sip- and-see party.

"The point is I need to have a son. Without one, there won't be any wedding gifts!" Sienna grumbled.

She was completely unaware that they had already entered the maple forest.

Listening to Sienna's story, Mila felt sympathy and amused. Encountering such peculiarities in her life was indeed uncommon.

Sienna continued, "My mom won't let up about marriage. She set me up on blind dates every day. It's driving me up the wall!"

"But why though?"

"Why do you think? My younger brother found a girlfriend, and now they're hurrying to tie the knot."

Mila was perplexed. "But how does his marriage affect you?"

Sienna stroked Mila's hair. "I can't help but envy you. You've never had to fret over money since you were a kid.

"Everyone adores you and treats you like a princess. You've never experienced the struggles of life. You don't know how hard it is for daughters from families like ours." Mila's eyes widened in disbelief. "Is your mom actually considering marrying you off to secure wedding gifts for your brother?"

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could a parent

funeral costs. "She knew I

blind dates?" Mila's face grew serious. "If it were

deeply, "Even though she favors my brother, she's still my mother who raised me. She never mistreated me. She provided for my

thinking of finding a decent guy, getting married, and then making a break for it to another

Sienna joked, "Do you have any good candidates

up ahead. "I do. Nathan's brother. He's Daniel Morrison, the fourth son of

She tapped Mila's arm. "Mila, could you

not teasing,"

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"I'm serious.

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sentence, Daniel opened the door

was so eager that he accidentally bumped into a flowerpot by the entrance. With a loud crash, Daniel staggered back, nearly

Sienna sprang into action. They hurried over to

watch out," Mila