The Wrong Woman

Sienna had just settled into her room when she heard a knock at the door. She opened it, expecting to see Mila, but was surprised to find Daniel standing there.

Feeling anxious, she asked, "Do you need something?"

Daniel's gaze was intense, but his tone was gentle. "My room is right next to yours. If you need anything, don't hesitate to come find me."

Sienna couldn't imagine what she might need from him. She pursed her lips, feeling a bit helpless. Mila must've deliberately placed her guest room next to Daniel's; she was sure of that. Out of politeness, Sienna nodded and said, "Okay."

Just as she was about to close the door, Daniel placed his hand on it, looking slightly nervous as he gazed at her.

"Anything else?" Sienna asked.

Daniel slowly withdrew his hand. His Adam's apple bobbed as he spoke in a husky tone, "How... long will you be staying?"

Sienna felt a twinge of sadness but responded casually, "You don't want me to stay here?"

Daniel hurried to explain, "No, that's not it. I just wanted to know how many days you'll be in Phoenicia."

"I'll leave Morrison Residence once Wanda's wedding is over. But I have a book signing event next month. So, I'll leave Phoenicia after that," Sienna explained.

Daniel slowly clenched his fists, his breathing becoming a bit erratic. "What day next month?"

"The 5th."

rush off after Wanda's wedding. You can stay here,"

"Just don't tell your mother you're staying at my place. I don't want her worrying

have worried about Sienna staying at her ex-boyfriend's house. His concern seemed odd to her. Sienna didn't respond. She just nodded

wanting to say so much

that he had nothing more to say, Sienna closed

Daniel replied, "Good

shut the

him to reopen it. His hand rested against the door, yet he couldn't justify a valid

him. He sank onto his bed, his gaze fixed on the ceiling, overwhelmed by inner turmoil.

they dated,

a roof, with only one wall separating them. This closeness triggered the deep and

him.

Daniel couldn't stop thinking about was

couldn't find any peace. He tossed and

routine. She slipped into a plain, long dress. Then, she left the room

came across Daniel. He turned to meet

at him and softly

her neat attire and the bag hanging