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.

New Year was a time for

colorful lights illuminated the entire garden of the Morrison Residence. Inside the bustling villa, everyone had gathered with their spouses and children, filling the space with laughter

while the children played around, and the maids busied themselves with

Sienna and Mila sat on a long bench in the garden, gazing up

you, I wouldn't be here today." Mila looked puzzled. "What does it have to

of Daniel. Without you, I would never have met him." Mila found Sienna's

"Chubs, what about you?

have known each other since we were kids. He had always liked me and treated me well.

conversation, reminiscing about the past, discussing their lives, work, children, and husbands.ond had deepened over time, transitioning from

He walked over and draped the coat over her shoulders, speaking softly, "I's

him, murmuring, "I'm not

go inside. Nate will worry if you

was

then, Daniel appeared. "Darling, what are you doing