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?"

can't help but envy you. You've never had to fret

it is for daughters from families like ours." Mila's eyes widened

That's exactly her

could a parent do something like

received tens of thousands of dollars from others to help with the funeral costs. "She knew I owed hundreds of thousands for my dad's medical treatment, but she refused to help me repay the debt and used the money to buy my brother a

you still listen to her and go on these blind dates?" Mila's face grew serious. "If it

deeply, "Even though she favors my brother, she's still my mother who raised me. She never mistreated me. She provided for my education and basic needs. Breaking away isn't as simple as

her along as they continued walking "So, you're thinking of finding a decent

"Do you have any good candidates

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

She tapped Mila's arm. "Mila, could you please stop teasing me about

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

Daniel opened the door and

so eager that he accidentally bumped into a flowerpot by the entrance. With a loud crash, Daniel staggered back, nearly losing his

into action. They hurried over to