The Wrong Woman

Sienna quickly shook her head. "I-"

Before she could finish, Florence interrupted, "Yeah, that's right, stay with us. It's convenient, free, and safe. It's too dangerous for a young woman to stay in a hotel alone!"

"Thank you, Madam Florence, but I'll be fine at the hotel," Sienna replied. She felt a bit panicked inside.

It had been a year since she had last seen Daniel. She didn't even know if he was married now. Maybe no one here knew she used to be his girlfriend. Staying here would be so awkward.

"Sienna, please stay here," Mila pleaded, hugging Sienna's arm. "I'm busy planning the wedding, and there's so much to do. If you're here, you can give me some suggestions, and I won't feel overwhelmed."

"Wanda, I've never been married, so I don't know much about these things." Sienna felt lost and anxious as she tried to decline their kindness. Their enthusiasm overwhelmed her.

Florence stood up and called to the maid behind her, "Prepare a room for Ms. Lawson."

"Yes, madam," the maid replied and headed upstairs.

Visibly panicked, Sienna quickly stood up. "It's truly fine. I'll stay at the hotel-"

you

ahead," Florence replied with a

evening gown from the walk-in closet. The stunning wedding dress

beautiful," Sienna

and dazzling that she didn't dare touch it, afraid she

of

is really good

on the bed. Then, she walked over to Sienna and gently linked arms with

into Sienna's ear, "Sienna, are you not interested in Daniel

expression darkened, and her mood grew somber. She recalled the words

I no longer feel the same. I've lost the urge to commit to you. I would return to Phoenicia and marry someone from a more suitable background." Even after a year, those words still pierced her heart with

She was aware of her place and thought ending a relationship

seemed lost in thought. "What are you thinking about?" Sienna snapped back to reality and managed a strained smile. "Nothing. Where's

"Jasper is in class."