The Wrong Woman

"Jasper will start kindergarten after the New Year holidays. He'll stay here, and we'll need your help to take care of him while we're at the frontier," Mila explained.

Florence nodded quickly. "Don't worry. I'll take good care of him."

As a new mother, Sienna felt a pang of sympathy at the thought of a child being separated from his parents.

"Chubs, are you sure you don't want to keep Jasper with you? It's so heartbreaking for a child to be away from his parents for so long."

Mila sighed, resigned, "Some children are destined to bear their unique burdens from birth. I'm a scientist, and Nate is a general in national defense. Jasper's life is different from others." Sienna nodded, lips pressed together.

Mila reassured her. "We'll visit him during our breaks, and he can come to the frontier during his holidays. The actual time apart won't be as much as it seems. It's going to be alright."

Wendy chimed in, "It's good for him to stay here. There are plenty of children around, and it's always lively. There's laughter and joy every day, it's wonderful."

"Exactly."

The ward was filled with warmth and chatter. Men and women formed their groups, watching over the children, and keeping each other company.

a time for

villa, everyone had gathered with

chatted happily while the children played around, and

rather low and chilly. Sienna and Mila sat on a long bench in the garden, gazing up at the sky. Mila couldn't help but ask, "Sienna, are you happy

me to Daniel. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be here today." Mila looked puzzled. "What does it have

who recommended me for the job here to take care of Daniel. Without you, I would never have met him." Mila found Sienna's words made

asked, "Chubs, what

known each other since we were kids. He had always liked me and treated me well. His love for me is much deeper than mine for him. I'm truly

a knowing smile, then continued their conversation, reminiscing about the past, discussing their lives,

Mila. He walked over and draped the

him, murmuring, "I'm not

"Chubs, you should go inside. Nate will

was looking for

Daniel appeared. "Darling, what are you doing out here in