Chapter 568


    Sienna was growing increasingly frustrated as she spoke, her voice rising with each word. "The second blind date is even more absurd! Our families are alike, both struggling to make ends meet, but his mother...


    "Oh, it''s unbelievable! She suggested we get engaged and move in together. Then, once I be pregnant and have a son, we can have a wedding. She wants tobine the wedding with the baby''s sip- and-see party.


    "The point is I need to have a son. Without one, there won''t be any wedding gifts!" Sienna grumbled.


    She waspletely unaware that they had already entered the maple forest.


    Listening to Sienna''s story, M felt sympathy and amused. Encountering such peculiarities in her life was indeed umon.


    Sienna continued, "My mom won''t let up about marriage. She set me up on blind dates every day. It''s driving me up the wall!"


    "But why though?"


    "Why do you think? My younger brother found a girlfriend, and now they''re hurrying to tie the knot."


    M was perplexed. "But how does his marriage affect you?"


    Sienna stroked M''s hair. "I can''t help but envy you. You''ve never had to fret over money since you were a kid.


    "Everyone adores you and treats you like a princess. You''ve never experienced the struggles of life. You don''t know how hard it is for daughters from families like ours." M''s eyes widened in disbelief. "Is your mom actually considering marrying you off to secure wedding gifts for your brother?"


    "Considering? That''s exactly her n!"


    M was appalled. "How could a parent do something like that?"


    Sienna shrugged, her expression tinged with resignation. "After my dad passed away, she received tens of thousands of dors from others to help with the funeral costs. "She knew I owed hundreds of thousands for my dad''s medical treatment, but she refused to help me repay the debt and used the money to buy my brother a car."


    "Why do you still listen to her and go on these blind dates?" M''s face grew serious. "If it were me, I''d find a way to escape from such a mother."


    Sienna sighed deeply, "Even though she favors my brother, she''s still my mother who raised me. She never mistreated me. She provided for my education and basic needs. Breaking away isn''t as simple as you might think."


    M took her hand and guided her along as they continued walking "So, you''re thinking of finding a decent guy, getting married, and then making a break for it to another family, huh?"


    "Sharp." Sienna joked, "Do you have any good candidates in mind?"


    M pointed at the imposing house up ahead. "I do. Nathan''s brother. He''s Daniel Morrison, the fourth son of the Morrisons, a narcotics agent in Norvania."


    Sienna''s cheeks turned red with nervousness and embarrassment. She tapped M''s arm. "M, could you please stop teasing me about him?"


    "I''m not teasing," M replied,


    avoiding Sienna''s gaze but speakingContent rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    cheerfully. "I''m serious. I''m just


    worried you might be


    ?л


    ufortable, especially since


    Daniel, you know, can''t see "


    Before M could finish her sentence, Daniel opened the door and hurried out.


    He was so eager that he identally bumped into a flowerpot by the entrance. With a loud crash, Daniel staggered back, nearly losing his bnce.


    M and Sienna sprang into action. They hurried over to support Daniel on either side.


    "Daniel, watch out," M cautioned.


    Breathing heavily, Daniel said urgently, "Wanda, I think I heard Sienna''s voice."


    Sienna''s gaze softened as she looked at Daniel''s still handsome face. She was so nervous that she was at a loss for what to do.


    Strangely, a pang tugged at her heart. It had been six months since theirst encounter. She couldn''t help but wonder how he had been doing.


    M remained silent. She directed her gaze toward Sienna, silently urging her to speak up.


    Feeling awkward, Sienna blushed as she spoke, "Daniel, it''s been a long time."


    Daniel''s body tensed at the sound of


    Sienna''s voice. Sensing her


    presence on his left side, he


    instinctively reached out to hold her hand with his left hand. Her touch, soft and warm, sent his heart racing.


    Yet, he quickly withdrew his hand, swallowing nervously. It was the first time she had spoken to him so gently.


    Perhaps, this was just her usual way of talking, like the warmth of spring sunshineforting, cheerful, and with a subtle sweetness. Feeling nervous and tongue-tied, he stuttered, "I-It''s been a long time, Sienna."