The surgery had been ongoing for over four hours, with no end in sight. Sienna's fear grew stronger as time passed.She was too scared to tell Shelly, fearing she couldn't handle it. Sienna could only hope Felix would make it.Soon, a nurse hurried out, clutching a folder and looking worried. "The situation is worrying. Please notify all the family members of the patient to come over. And please sign these papers quickly."Sienna's hands shook uncontrollably. Her mind went blank, and she felt a deep sense of agony. After signing the papers, she dialed Shelly's number.Upon hearing the news, Shelly broke into tears on the other end of the line. Half an hour later, she reached the hospital, collapsing in tears as she stood outside the operating room.She cursed her bad luck, lamenting the struggles she had faced and the suffering her children had gone through because of her. She wept quietly, yet her sorrow ran deep.Sienna couldn't hold back her tears, either. They streamed down h
Sienna and Jane were two ordinary women. They felt incredibly nervous about investigating a case in the remote mountains.Jane gulped and suggested, "Sienna, why not ask your boyfriend for help? He's more experienced than you.""We're not together anymore," Sienna replied casually.Jane was surprised. "What? You broke up?""Yeah, it's been a week."Jane sympathized with Sienna and tried to comfort her by patting her shoulder. "Don't be sad, Sienna. If he can't see how amazing you are, it's his loss."You're beautiful and charming, and you'll easily find someone better."Sienna remained composed as she replied, "I was the one who ended things."Jane was completely puzzled and pushed Sienna in frustration. "Are you serious? If you don't want him, why not give him to me?""He wasn't interested in you," Sienna said while regaining her balance. She focused on scanning the area within the iron mesh."You leave me speechless. You don't even appreciate what you have. Where will you f
In the tranquil garden café, a pot of coffee and a selection of pastries sat on the table. The faint aroma of flowers hung in the air.Sienna quietly watched as Vivian poured the coffee, noting her graceful and elegant movements. It appeared that Vivian's elegance wasn't confined to television. It was apparent in real life too.Sienna couldn't help but admire Vivian's poise. She questioned why Daniel, who had previously been involved with someone as refined as Vivian, would be attracted to her. It seemed like a sudden change in taste.In contrast to Vivian's elegance, Sienna lacked the same grace. Sienna was naturally witty and laid-back, which led her to ponder why Daniel would be interested in her."Ms. Lawson, please, have some coffee," Vivian politely offered Sienna a cup.Sienna immediately accepted it. "Thank you."She gazed at the coffee swirling in her cup. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee drifted over to her, briefly whisking her away to a peaceful moment.However, th
Sienna didn't shed a tear. She couldn't bring herself to. Instead, she clenched her fists under the table, her eyes ablaze with anger as she glared at Vivian sitting across from her.Her fury toward Vivian was so intense that she wanted to tear her apart. The very sight of Vivian filled Sienna with disgust.And yet, Vivian dared to cry? It only fueled Sienna's rage even more!Vivian reached for a tissue to wipe her tears and continued, "Afterward, I made it home safely, but Daniel had been tortured so severely that survival seemed impossible."Everyone believed he was gone, and his body was thrown into the sea."Sienna's eyes welled up with tears. She spoke with frustration, "But he somehow pulled through. Where were you during his toughest times? You never visited him. Is it because he was disabled?"Vivian hurriedly shook her head, tears pooling as she locked eyes with Sienna. "No, it's not like that. I couldn't bring myself to see him because of Nathan.""Nathan Morrison?" Si
"He's the investor from my last film," Vivian explained."Your film crew finished filming, so why is everyone still here?" Sienna asked."We're transitioning into the next production. You won't understand," Vivian replied."Do you still have contact with the boss behind Clement?"Vivian smirked. "Did Daniel teach you that? You sound like you're grilling a suspect."Looking displeased, Sienna retorted, "If you're feeling guilty about Daniel, help him by exposing who tried to kill him.""I don't need your guidance. I'll take care of it.""Then, what do you want from me?""I hope you completely cut ties with Daniel.""What do you mean by 'completely'?"Vivian retrieved a check and a business card from her pocket."This is a check for 300 thousand dollars. It can help pay for Felix's medical expenses. And the business card is from my friend, who owns a company in another city. You can work there. The salary and benefits are quite good."It became clear that Vivian wanted Sienna
"Excuse us, we've got some things to take care of," Finley said politely as he bid farewell.Sienna nodded, saying, "Goodbye, Officer Wood."She watched Finley and the other officer walk away before collecting herself and heading toward the ICU ward. She saw Shelly and Daniel seated together on a bench outside the ICU.It was an unexpectedly peaceful scene. Yet, Sienna felt completely puzzled.What was happening?Sienna paused to consider. Shelly hadn't met Daniel before, so she probably didn't realize he was her ex-boyfriend. That must be it.Sienna regained her composure and walked over. She politely greeted, "Captain Morrison, hello."Daniel glanced up at Sienna. After a few days of being apart, she appeared weary and thinner.Shelly was startled, her gaze fixed on Sienna.After exchanging brief hellos with Daniel, Sienna turned to Shelly. "Mom, is Felix awake?"Shelly gestured toward the room beyond the glass. "He is, but his vital signs are unstable, so he can't be moved
Daniel wore a somber expression as he spoke, "Mrs. Lawson, I don't resent you. I understand your sentiments entirely. Were it my daughter, I would hesitate to see her with an anti-drug officer too." Shelly turned to look at Daniel, sensing in him a man of integrity. If not for his profession, marrying Sienna to him would be like winning the lottery. "About Felix's medical bills—" Shelly's words were cut short by Daniel's reassurance. "Mrs. Lawson, it's a small matter. There's no rush for repayment. "Once Felix wakes up and recovers, he can take his time to repay me when he's financially stable. There's no deadline."Shelly was moved beyond words. Her eyes brimmed with tears as she clasped his hand gratefully. "Thank you, and thank you on behalf of Felix," she choked out. Daniel offered a gentle pat on her shoulder, feeling a pang of sadness. To him, matters that money could resolve were insignificant. As long as he could help Sienna, he would do so without hesitation or regr
During the visit, Felix regained his ability to speak, and his mind was conscious. Daniel and Finley introduced themselves and inquired about Felix's well-being. Upon his confirmation, they proceeded to record his statement. Having heard of Daniel before and now realizing he was Sienna's ex-boyfriend, Felix couldn't help but hold him in high regard. Recalling the ordeal, Felix said, "Since Sienna took Clement to court, I don't have to settle my debts until the legal matter is settled. "But his associates were relentless. That day, they ambushed me in the mountains and beat me up brutally. "After breaking free, I ran until I encountered an area enclosed by an electric fence. With no other option, I climbed a nearby tall tree and leaped over the barrier, landing in another tree within. "Once inside, I searched for an exit but couldn't find one. Instead, I was chased by a few pit bulls. Eventually, I ended up in several expansive film studios devoid of sets but filled with pla