The Wrong Woman

Sienna was growing increasingly frustrated as she spoke, her voice rising with each word. "The second blind date is even more absurd! Our families are alike, both struggling to make ends meet, but his mother...

"Oh, it's unbelievable! She suggested we get engaged and move in together. Then, once I become pregnant and have a son, we can have a wedding. She wants to combine the wedding with the baby's sip- and-see party.

"The point is I need to have a son. Without one, there won't be any wedding gifts!" Sienna grumbled.

She was completely unaware that they had already entered the maple forest.

Listening to Sienna's story, Mila felt sympathy and amused. Encountering such peculiarities in her life was indeed uncommon.

Sienna continued, "My mom won't let up about marriage. She set me up on blind dates every day. It's driving me up the wall!"

"But why though?"

"Why do you think? My younger brother found a girlfriend, and now they're hurrying to tie the knot."

Mila was perplexed. "But how does his marriage affect you?"

hair. "I can't help but envy you. You've never had to

adores you and treats you like a princess. You've never experienced the struggles of life. You don't know how hard it is for daughters from families like ours." Mila's eyes widened in disbelief. "Is your mom actually considering marrying you off to secure wedding

That's exactly

appalled. "How could a parent do

tinged with resignation. "After my dad passed away, she received tens of thousands of dollars from others to help with the funeral costs. "She knew I owed hundreds of thousands for my

do you still listen to her and go on these blind dates?" Mila's face grew serious. "If it were me, I'd find a way

she favors my brother, she's still my mother who raised me. She never mistreated me. She provided for

they continued walking "So, you're thinking of finding a decent guy, getting married, and then making a break for it to another family,

joked, "Do you have any

Nathan's brother. He's Daniel Morrison, the fourth son of the Morrisons, a narcotics agent

turned red with nervousness and embarrassment. She tapped Mila's arm. "Mila, could you

gaze but speaking cheerfully. "I'm serious. I'm just worried you might be uncomfortable, especially since Daniel, you know,

sentence, Daniel

he accidentally bumped into a flowerpot by the entrance. With a loud

into action. They hurried over to support Daniel on