The Wrong Woman

Driven by curiosity, Daniel pulled out his phone, launched WhatsApp, and opened the group chat to read the latest messages. His expression darkened and he left the group chat without a word. He then took Sienna's phone, unlocked it with her fingerprint, and removed her from the chat as well.

Sienna was startled. "Honey, Lindsey will be upset if you do that."

With a dismissive scoff, Daniel patted her head reassuringly and dialed Lindsey's number.

Sienna watched him, her anxiety apparent as she awaited the conversation that would follow.

Lindsey answered the phone with a bright tone. "Daniel, it's been too long since we last talked. What's up?"

Daniel's reply was frosty and firm. "Aunt Lindsey, let me make this clear. You remain part of this family if you treat my wife with respect. Otherwise, consider us strangers."

"What do you mean? Daniel-"

"Also, whether our child is a boy or a girl, our family will cherish them equally. You're just an

can you say I'm an outsider?

you a daughter, too? You're simply demeaning yourself, and yet you expect us to treat you

"Daniel, I'm your

on speakerphone. Apologize to my

told you, I'm your aunt! Don't even think about it,"

my aunt

me this way. Even your father adores and respects me. But you, my own nephew, have the nerve

and blocked her number. He set his phone down and looked up to find

and kissed her on the lips. "I'm sorry, Darling. I

tears, her heart swelling with warmth and gratitude. She had never thought Daniel would defend

herself into Daniel's arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck, and burying her face in his