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."

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

at my place. I don't want her worrying about

sadness. If Shelly were still alive, she wouldn't have worried about Sienna staying at her ex-boyfriend's house.

gazed at her, wanting to say so

that he had nothing more to say, Sienna closed

replied, "Good

Daniel shut the

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

headed to his room next door and closed the door behind him. He sank onto his bed, his gaze fixed on the ceiling, overwhelmed by inner turmoil.

dated, they had

close quarters. But after their breakup, they shared a roof, with only one wall separating them. This closeness triggered the deep and unsettling emotions

him.

that the person Daniel couldn't stop thinking about was just next door

find any peace. He tossed and turned, unable to sleep until

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

living room, she came across

glanced at him and softly

seat. Observing her neat attire and the bag hanging from her shoulder, he asked,