The Wrong Woman

Daniel peered into the box and spotted the gifts he had given Sienna. When he met her gaze, he noticed her eyes were red and streaked with tears. As Daniel moved closer to Sienna, she instinctively retreated. In the past, whenever she met Daniel, she would readily yield to his hugs and kisses. Sienna dreaded that if Daniel kissed her again, she wouldn't find the strength to end their relationship.

"What's wrong?" Daniel's expression darkened, his voice tinged with sadness. Seeing the things she brought and the way she avoided him, he felt a tightening sensation in his chest. Sienna slowly clenched her fists as she fought to hold back tears. She tried to maintain a composed facade as she faced him. "Daniel, I'm sorry. Let's-"

"Sisi, is there something weighing on you that you can't handle?" Daniel cut her off abruptly before she could utter the words "break up".

Sienna forced a tight smile and shook her head. "No."

"Is it because of Felix's debts?"

"No. I'm taking legal action against Clement, so that's under control."

"Then..." Daniel's voice was fraught with tension.

Before he could get another word out, Sienna blurted out, "Daniel, let's break up."

casual, but hidden beneath was a wave

words left her lips, Sienna's eyes welled up with tears, and her throat felt constricted.

His voice shook slightly. "Sisi, did I do something wrong? Please, tell me. I'll do whatever it takes to make things right."

couldn't utter a word. She

"Is it something about my personality? Or my looks? Tell

heart shattered, tears flowing freely down her

her emotions any longer, she choked out, "You promised from the start that

back. Tears welled in his bloodshot eyes as he

raspy, trembling voice, "Sisi, I can see that you're happy when you're with me. Why do you want to end things? Please, give me a reason."

hem of her clothes, her fingers shaking. "There's no specific reason. I just

heavy, each breath a painful