The Wrong Woman

“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?"

his vital signs are unstable, so he

mention seeing poppies up in the mountains?" Sienna

far off lie the mountains that serve as the border with the neighboring country. "Drug lords like to target small, remote places

his arm. "Captain Morrison, please be careful.

your concern, Mrs. Lawson. I'll be sure to stay

was once again taken

then she reconsidered. Shelly didn't have anything against anti-drug officers. She just wished that Sienna wouldn't end

head back to manage the corner store. I'd like to stay by Felix's side and chat

to flicker in both their eyes in that brief exchange of

of not seeing him, she came to the stark realization of just how much she had

face, she couldn't summon any reason to utter another word or

should head back," Sienna