Chapter 753
Half an hour later, Sienna saw Shelly return to the ward, but Daniel was nowhere in sight. She felt a pang of disappointment.
Shelly comforted her, explaining, “Daniel just got called in for an urgent task, so he went to the police station.”
Sienna managed a faint smile and let out a soft hum in response. She understood the demands of Daniel’s job. Even so, the way he left without a word made her feel somewhat disheartened.
Shelly smiled warmly as she unpacked the food. “I got your favorite ravioli for you.”
“Thanks, Mom,” Sienna replied, sitting up and noticing Felix engrossed in a game on the couch.
Sometimes, Sienna couldn’t help but envy Felix. How could he remain so carefree and untouched by the weight of responsibility or pressure?
Even on the most challenging days, he seemed to float through life without a worry in the world.
Approaching Sienna with the ravioli, Shelly said softly, “Let me feed you.”
“It’s okay,” Sienna replied, mustering a helpless smile as she took the take-out box from her mother. “Mom, I’m not seriously injured. I can manage on my own.”
With a resigned sigh, Shelly settled into the chair across from Sienna. She gazed at her daughter with a troubled, somber expression.
Later that night, Shelly went home, leaving Felix to keep Sienna company. Felix had been lying on the couch, engrossed in his games for hours.
When Sienna woke up in the middle of the night, she noticed he was still at it. She glanced at her phone and found no new notifications. Later, she drifted back to sleep.
The following morning, sunlight streamed through the dense foliage outside. It cast vibrant, dappled shadows into the ward.
After the doctor examined Sienna and determined her injuries weren’t as serious, she was discharged. However, Daniel still hadn’t shown up.
Sienna stared at the last messages on her phone, a heaviness settling in her heart.
Daniel: “Sisi, I’ve been swamped lately. Take care of yourself.”
Daniel: “Your work matters. I’ll manage. Don’t worry.”
There were no further exchanges since then.
After returning home to recover for a few days, Sienna watched as the bruises on her body slowly faded. She felt a bit stronger with each passing day.
However, Daniel remained engulfed in his work, not bothering to call, message, or visit her.
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On a spring morning, a chill hung in the air as rain drizzled down. The sky was clear, and the air was crisp. The streets were glistened with moisture, and even the gentle breeze carried a hint of dampness.
Sienna hopped on her electric scooter and zipped from her place to Daniel’s. He was all she could think about.
Since he hadn’t visited her, she took matters into her own hands.
Even a short glimpse of him would make her day.
Half an hour later, Sienna pulled up to Daniel’s house. The yard was bursting with flourishing flowers and plants. It was a truly stunning sight.
She parked her scooter and made her way to the entrance. Despite ringing the doorbell multiple times, there was no answer. So, she punched in the code and let herself in.
Inside, the living room was impeccably tidy as usual. Sienna settled onto the couch, waiting for Daniel’s return. Every minute that went by felt like it dragged on forever.
Restlessly, she glanced at her phone occasionally and turned on the TV. Gradually, she fell asleep.
At noon, Daniel returned home from the police station to retrieve some important documents.
When he entered the yard, he noticed Sienna’s electric scooter. A surge of excitement intertwined with heartache flooded through him.
Eager to see Sienna, he hastened his steps toward the house. Daniel gently set his keys and moved slowly toward the living room.