The Wrong Woman

Daniel wore a somber expression as he spoke, "Mrs. Lawson, I don't resent you. I understand your sentiments entirely. Were it my daughter, I would hesitate to see her with an anti-drug officer too."

Shelly turned to look at Daniel, sensing in him a man of integrity. If not for his profession, marrying Sienna to him would be like winning the lottery.

"About Felix's medical bills-"

Shelly's words were cut short by Daniel's reassurance. "Mrs. Lawson, it's a small matter. There's no rush for repayment.

"Once Felix wakes up and recovers, he can take his time to repay me when he's financially stable. There's no deadline."

Shelly was moved beyond words. Her eyes brimmed with tears as she clasped his hand gratefully. "Thank you, and thank you on behalf of Felix," she choked out.

Daniel offered a gentle pat on her shoulder, feeling a pang of sadness. To him, matters that money could resolve were insignificant. As long as he could help Sienna, he would do so without hesitation or regret.

pause, Shelly suggested, "Captain Morrison, if you don't

her off. "Mrs. Lawson, that's unnecessary. I'm fine with the breakup, but

a twinge of embarrassment and forced a smile. She felt guilty but had

mentally drained. Shelly knew exactly

connection, but without romance, without crossing boundaries, and without sharing their lives together. He'd even have to witness Sienna's marriage and address her future husband as his brother-in-law. Even if it cost him his life, he couldn't

himself. "Mr. Lawson, I have some work to attend to. Feel free to call if you need

replied, "Of

nod of farewell, Daniel

him leave, she sighed deeply. If only Daniel would quit his job as an anti-drug officer, that

her chair,

Felix's medical bills were taken care of, her first thought was of Daniel. Though Shelly didn't explicitly say it, Sienna

their mother-daughter relationship, she countered, "Mom, you can't make such unreasonable demands of Daniel. Don't force him to make a decision. Do you realize how despicable your