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?"

is, but his vital

poppies up in the

not far off lie the mountains that serve as the border with the neighboring country. "Drug lords like to target small, remote places like ours because they think

stroking his arm. "Captain Morrison, please be careful. These drug lords are ruthless and will stop at

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

once again taken

Shelly didn't have anything against anti-drug officers. She just

happening here. You can head back to manage the corner store. I'd

their eyes

a few days of not seeing him, she came to the stark realization of just

she couldn't summon

guess I should head back," Sienna said with a