The Wrong Woman

"I..." Shelly stammered. She swallowed nervously and continued, "I-I'm doing this because I care about you."

Sienna wiped away her tears, her voice trembling with emotion as she said, "There are countless people in this world. Every day, lives are lost to illness, accidents, or even violence. Who can we truly protect from such fates?

"If I marry a driver, can you promise he won't be involved in a tragic accident? If I marry a small business owner, can you guarantee he won't fall victim to alcoholism?

"If I marry a farmer, can you promise he won't succumb to poverty or illness? Just look at the heartbreaking stories of entire families being devastated that we see in the news. "Behind these incidents are ordinary people. These unforeseeable tragedies aren't exclusive to anti-drug officers. I beg you. Please don't transfer your misfortune onto me."

As Sienna finished speaking, she collapsed onto the couch and sobbed uncontrollably.

Shelly felt panicked and was unsure of what to do. She stood still, her thoughts in chaos.

Sienna stood up after crying, wiping away her tears and sniffing. "Your first love, who later became your fiancé, passed away in an accident, and it haunted you forever. "Now, I'm just as miserable as you are. The only difference is my first love didn't die. You're the one who suffocated our relationship."

Shelly's face went pale, and she froze in place.

After speaking her mind, Sienna grabbed her phone and headed to her room.

The living room descended into silence. Shelly stayed unresponsive for a while. Later, she slumped against the couch, her empty gaze filling with tears.

That night, neither Sienna nor Shelly slept well.

realized her words from the previous night might have been too harsh and could have hurt Shelly's feelings. After all, Shelly had Sienna's best interests

rapped on Shelly's door. "Mom,

answer came from

anxiety. Shelly's moods were unpredictable.

"Mom." Sienna rapped harder.

door creaked

She looked at Shelly. "Mom, are you

could be wrong

Sienna was about to apologize for what happened last night, but Shelly cut her

Go pick up some nice groceries and have Captain Morrison over for a meal

surprised, giving Shelly

boyfriend. You should ask him yourself. Are you expecting me to do

After a brief

grim, her brow knitting together. "He's moved on that fast? Well, forget about him. A guy

Happiness flooded Sienna so

that it took her a

her eyes, and she beamed. "Mom, he hasn't

Shelly and added tearfully, "Thank you, Mom.

Shelly pushed Sienna away. "You're too affectionate for this early in the morning. Is breakfast

"Not yet, Mom, but I'll whip something up quickly. Just give me a