The Wrong Woman

Sienna's heart pounded fiercely as if trying to escape her chest. She felt as though her insides were about to burst with fear and a sharp pain gripped her lower abdomen.

The moment she saw Daniel's face, she couldn't suppress her tears any longer. She took a deep breath, overwhelmed by the urge to cry. Her tears weren't out of excitement or sorrow, but terror.

Daniel gently kissed her forehead and whispered, "Darling, don't be afraid. I'm here now. Just stay quiet."

Clutching her painful abdomen, Sienna slowly crouched on the floor as her legs buckled from fear.

Daniel quickly steadied her. He turned the faucet back on and asked in a lowered voice, "What's wrong?"

"Why did you have to scare me like that?" Sienna whimpered, her eyes brimming with tears.

Ridden with guilt, Daniel explained, "I wasn't sure it was you in the room. I had to stay hidden until I could be certain."

Sienna frowned as she endured the waves of pain coming from her lower abdomen. She asked, "When did you arrive?"

"I boarded before the ship even set sail," Daniel replied, his concern growing as he noticed her pale complexion. "What's wrong? Are you feeling ill?"

as she grumbled, "You almost scared me into a

like a blow. His face drained of color as panic

over his mouth, casting a nervous glance outside the bathroom. She rushed to shut the bathroom door and turned on the shower to mask their conversation. The sound of

complexion remained ashen, his breathing erratic. He looked at Sienna, his eyes reflecting a storm of agitation

they were expecting the child he had always wanted. Instead, it was overshadowed by the disaster he had unwittingly caused. Daniel couldn't bear the outcome, his eyes reddened with guilt as he held Sienna's hand. His voice shook as he mumbled,

asked, "What are

Daniel murmured, his voice breaking as he bowed

whether they had lost the baby. She drew the shower curtain between them and said, "Wait here for a moment. Let me check." Clenching his fists, Daniel waited as a tumult of worry swirled inside

It should be okay. I'll visit the hospital for a check-up once

her waistband

"No," Sienna said shyly.

for myself. I won't be at

said no." Despite being husband and wife, Sienna still

it still hurt?"

a moment when you startled me. It's fine