The Wrong Woman

Shelly glared at Sienna and snapped, "Are you dating someone?"

Sienna nervously gripped the hem of her clothes.

"He's from Phoenicia and works as an anti-drug officer?" Shelly asked.

"Mom, I-"

Shelly exploded with frustration, slamming the calculator in her hand onto the ground with a loud crash. The floor was now scattered with shattered pieces of the calculator.

Sienna stood frozen in fear, and Jane hurried in from outside. She pulled Sienna back and said anxiously, "Mrs. Lawson, let's talk calmly."

"What did I say? Have you forgotten everything?" Shelly demanded.

Sienna lowered her head, breathing heavily. Her heart hurt, and tears welled in her eyes. She replied sadly, "I haven't."

to end things with him right now,"

all day and sometimes not coming home until late at night. "How dare you, Sienna? You could've kept your relationship a secret, but why choose a cop? Especially one fighting

family," Jane hurriedly explained. Shelly snapped at Jane, "Just because he's rich doesn't mean he gets to enjoy his money. I don't care. Sienna can't date

tears from her eyes and gazed up at Shelly. Each word she uttered carried weight, "Mom, are you saying no one should marry cops?" "Anyone can marry them if they want, just not you," Shelly

for her to

Leave and never return.

sank to the ground, wrapping her arms

on wealth and favored Felix over Sienna, she always treated Sienna well when she raised them. She put in a lot of effort to earn money ensuring Sienna had access to education

for Sienna so she tried to

her family. She longed for

flashed

as she

things with