The Wrong Woman

"Excuse us, we've got some things to take care of," Finley said politely as he bid farewell.

Sienna nodded, saying, "Goodbye, Officer Wood."

She watched Finley and the other officer walk away before collecting herself and heading toward the ICU ward. She saw Shelly and Daniel seated together on a bench outside the ICU. It was an unexpectedly peaceful scene. Yet, Sienna felt completely puzzled.

What was happening?

Sienna paused to consider. Shelly hadn't met Daniel before, so she probably didn't realize he was her ex-boyfriend. That must be it.

Sienna regained her composure and walked over. She politely greeted, "Captain Morrison, hello."

Daniel glanced up at Sienna. After a few days of being apart, she appeared weary and thinner. Shelly was startled, her gaze fixed on Sienna.

After exchanging brief hellos with Daniel, Sienna turned to Shelly. "Mom, is Felix awake?"

the room beyond the glass. "He is, but his vital signs are unstable, so he can't be

mention seeing poppies up

a big problem here. Hills encircle us, and not far off lie the mountains that serve as the border with the neighboring country. "Drug lords like to target small, remote places like ours because they think they can operate without

Shelly looked at Daniel, anxiously stroking his arm. "Captain Morrison, please be careful. These drug lords are ruthless and

you for your concern, Mrs. Lawson. I'll

was once again

she reconsidered. Shelly didn't have anything against anti-drug officers. She just wished that

store. I'd like to stay by Felix's side and chat with Captain Morrison. You go

eyes in that brief exchange of glances. Her heart raced with

to the stark

she couldn't summon any reason to

I should head back," Sienna

his muscles tensing with the urge.