Chapter 752
Daniel exited the ward and trailed behind Shelly as they headed downstairs and out of the hospital.
When they reached the car, walking side by side, Shelly suddenly stepped ahead of him and got onto her knees. Daniel was shocked. He hurriedly helped her to her feet and asked with concern, “Mrs. Lawson, what’s wrong?”
Despite Daniel’s efforts to help her up, Shelly remained on her knees. She cried inconsolably.
“Daniel, I’m kneeling to apologize to you. Please spare Sienna. I’ve already lost my husband. I can’t bear to lose my daughter, too. How will I go on without her?”
Daniel felt a crushing weight in his chest. It was as if his heart had been struck with a heavy blow. Sorrow clouded his eyes, and tears reddened them.
“Mrs. Lawson, I’ll do everything to fulfill your request, whatever it may be. Please, stand as you speak.”
Shelly stood up and said, “Daniel! I want you to know that I do like you. But I can’t ignore the fear that’s been gnawing at me since you and Sienna started dating. Every day, I’ve been haunted by the thought of Sienna being in danger because of your job.
“And now, my worst nightmares have come true. Even though Sienna made it through this time, what about the next? Or the time after that?”
Daniel let go of her hand, feeling his heartache intensify until it seemed almost suffocating.
Shelly brushed away her tears, her voice catching in her throat as she spoke, “Sienna told me that death comes to people every day through accidents and illness.
“I understand these risks are unavoidable, but maybe not being with you could spare her from being targeted by criminals and facing a brutal end. Daniel, I’m begging you! Please end things with Sienna.”
Shelly dissolved into tears once
more as she continued, “Sienna accused me of ruining her
happiness, so I relented and allowed you two to be together. But I’m terrified at the mere thought of
losing her.
“I’d rather bear the burden of being a wicked mother who ruined her happiness than seeing her life endangered.”
Daniel parted his lips as he drew
deep breaths, his gaze drifting to the night sky. A sharp pain gripped his chest. Emotions tightened his throat as tears welled in his eyes.
He understood Shelly’s concerns,
but the thought of ending things et
with Sienna was too much to bear. He couldn’t bring himself to do it, nor did he want to.
Seeing Daniel’s silence, Shelly knelt before him again. “Daniel, I’m begging you…”
Daniel was flustered and quickly helped Shelly to her feet. His voice was low and choked with emotion. “Mrs. Lawson, please stop kneeling.”
“I’m begging you. Please spare Sienna,” Shelly pleaded, her hands clinging to Daniel’s arms. Her gaze was filled with sorrow and desperation.
“There’re plenty of other women out there who are better than Sienna. Please spare her.”
Daniel’s heart twisted in pain, every fiber of his being throbbing with agony.
“Please stop crying, Mrs. Lawson. I promise you,” he said. His words caused his soul to tremble with pain.
Shelly sobbed. “Can you go? And stay away from Sienna?”
Emotions clogged his throat, and Daniel struggled to find his voice. He hummed in response.