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.

morning, after some reflection, Sienna calmed down. She realized her words from the previous night might have been too harsh and could have hurt Shelly's feelings. After all,

Sienna rapped on Shelly's door. "Mom,

answer came

knocked again, feeling a hint of anxiety. Shelly's moods were unpredictable.

"Mom." Sienna rapped harder.

the door creaked

heart eased. She looked at Shelly. "Mom, are you all

could be

to apologize for

out of the hospital. Go pick up some nice groceries and have Captain Morrison over for a

was surprised, giving Shelly a

You should ask him yourself. Are you expecting me to do it?" Shelly

was stunned. After a brief pause, she said, "We've

grim, her brow knitting together. "He's moved on that

Happiness flooded Sienna so

it took her

react. Tears of joy filled her eyes, and she beamed. "Mom, he hasn't moved on.

with emotions, Sienna hugged Shelly and added

to be annoyed, Shelly pushed Sienna away. "You're too affectionate for this early in the

grinned, her happiness apparent as she headed to the kitchen. "Not yet, Mom, but I'll whip something