The Wrong Woman

Daniel peered into the box and spotted the gifts he had given Sienna. When he met her gaze, he noticed her eyes were red and streaked with tears. As Daniel moved closer to Sienna, she instinctively retreated. In the past, whenever she met Daniel, she would readily yield to his hugs and kisses. Sienna dreaded that if Daniel kissed her again, she wouldn't find the strength to end their relationship.

"What's wrong?" Daniel's expression darkened, his voice tinged with sadness. Seeing the things she brought and the way she avoided him, he felt a tightening sensation in his chest. Sienna slowly clenched her fists as she fought to hold back tears. She tried to maintain a composed facade as she faced him. "Daniel, I'm sorry. Let's-"

"Sisi, is there something weighing on you that you can't handle?" Daniel cut her off abruptly before she could utter the words "break up".

Sienna forced a tight smile and shook her head. "No."

"Is it because of Felix's debts?"

"No. I'm taking legal action against Clement, so that's under control."

"Then..." Daniel's voice was fraught with tension.

another word out, Sienna blurted out, "Daniel, let's break

casual, but hidden beneath was a wave of hurt. A

words left her lips, Sienna's eyes welled up with tears, and her throat felt

beginning to redden. His voice shook slightly. "Sisi, did I do something wrong? Please, tell me. I'll do whatever it takes to make things right." Sienna believed Daniel was truly

she couldn't utter a word.

down to meet her gaze. "Is it something about my personality? Or my looks? Tell me what you want

Sienna's heart shattered, tears

promised from the start that if I ever mentioned breaking

back. Tears welled in his bloodshot eyes as he gazed at the ceiling, struggling to

voice, "Sisi, I can see that you're happy when you're with me.

"There's no specific reason. I just don't see a future with you

each breath a painful reminder of

torn between