The Wrong Woman

Daniel responded with a bitter smile, his gaze dropping to his plate as he fell silent.

Setting down her utensils, Sienna adopted a serious expression. "Daniel, if you're considering resigning because of me, please don't. It wouldn't bring me any joy, nor would I feel grateful. Frankly, it would only embarrass me."

"Sisi, I don't want you to endure any more pain. I made a promise..." Daniel's voice trailed off suddenly.

Sienna could feel his urge to defend Shelly's memory once again. He had quickly stopped himself from speaking any further.

Feeling emotionally drained, she continued sadly, "Daniel, I don't want to be a burden on you. I don't want you to feel obligated to support me, nor do I want you to leave your job for my sake.

"I refuse to be a liability, and I certainly don't want to hinder your career. Can't you see where I'm coming from?"

Despite recognizing her strong sense of pride, Daniel also understood her current feelings of insecurity.

Sienna pressed on, "If you genuinely dislike your job and wish to resign, I won't stand in your way. I support any decision you make.

"But don't feel pressured to quit just to ease my mind or fulfill some perceived expectation of what my late mother would want.

"I don't want you to look back with regret years from now, blaming me with words like, 'If it wasn't for you..." Sienna's voice trembled with emotion as she spoke, her determination unwavering. "I refuse to be the cause of any regrets in your life."

Daniel's demeanor grew somber, and he let out a deep sigh.

don't resign,

a wry smile in response. "What else did Ryan tell you?"

he also revealed why you broke up with me in the

clearly unhappy. "Ryan sure likes

clarify it with

because you found out why

her cheeks burn with embarrassment as she nervously glanced toward the kitchen, wary of their private conversation being

recent ordeal and her futile attempts to stop Daniel, her anger flared. She

a resigned chuckle; his lips pressed together

deep breath, he composed himself. "So, are

matters caused Sienna's

back down. She wanted to provoke Daniel, hoping to regain some set of control after feeling so helpless

So, do you think it counts?"

on his hand, Daniel sighed deeply as he silently observed Sienna, a

pause, he finally spoke up, breaking

she neither

one point, he had continued

she teased, "So, what's the usual