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Chapter 721

Holding her phone and bag, Sienna rose from her seat. Her voice grew softer. "Okay, I'm heading out."

She lowered her head and walked past Daniel as she left.

Daniel watched Sienna leave the ward, feeling increasingly downcast. He thought she didn't want anything to do with him anymore.

The last time he tried to assert his authority over her, it had frightened her. That had been a big mistake. Since then, he had been overwhelmed by feelings of regret and guilt. After a while, Felix approached Daniel while carrying his luggage. "Dan, let's go."

Daniel shook himself from his reverie and took Felix's bags. "I'll take those."

Felix was delighted, his eyes shining with admiration. "Thanks."

As Daniel started the car and drove out of the hospital, he spotted Sienna in his rearview mirror, riding her electric scooter. He slowed down, his attention momentarily fixated on her. Felix picked up on his distraction. "You don't have to wait for Sienna. She takes this route daily and knows it like the back of her hand.

"She'll probably take a shortcut at the next intersection and get there faster than us."

Daniel refocused and nodded in response. "Okay."

Felix stole a glance at Daniel before speaking sincerely, "Sienna might seem fierce sometimes, but she's mostly sweet and caring. "She's been handling most household chores since we were kids and always looking out for us. She's reliable and kind."

"I'm aware," Daniel responded with a faint smile.

"She's been the backbone of our family. When Dad fell ill while I was in college, she handled everything-medical bills, debts-all on her own." "I know she's amazing," Daniel said.

Felix's curiosity sparked. "If you know how great she is, why did you two break up?"

Daniel's expression softened with a hint of sadness. "Sienna believes I don't meet her standards. She didn't have feelings for me."

Felix was taken aback. He clenched

his fists and said in frustration, "She must've been blind. I always thought it was my mom who was against you two being together. But now I see it that the problem is actually Sienna."

"Did your mom disapprove of us?" Daniel asked.

Felix nodded. "Yeah, she was pretty against it. She even talked about suicide once. I'm not sure if it was because of that."

Daniel fell silent as he concentrated on driving.

Felix's phone buzzed as the car pulled up to his apartment building. Glancing at the screen, Felix turned to Daniel and said, "Dan, Sienna wants you to join us for a meal upstairs."

Daniel looked surprised. "Sienna?"

Felix double-checked the message and then handed his phone to Daniel. "Actually, it's my mom inviting you for a meal."

Curious about the message, Daniel took the phone and read it.

"Mom says Captain Morrison has helped us a lot. Today, you're discharged from the hospital, so invite him over for a meal to thank him properly. Bring him upstairs." Daniel read the message silently. Shortly after, another message came through.

"It's Mom inviting him. Make sure to bring him upstairs."

Daniel returned the phone to Felix and unfastened his seatbelt before exiting the car.

Felix quickly did the same, saying happily, "Our place is a little cramped. I hope you don't mind."

Daniel grabbed Felix's bags and followed him upstairs.

When they arrived at the door, it was already open. Felix put on his slippers and went in first. He announced, "Mom, I'm home."

Daniel shut the door behind him and

turned to find Sienna crouching before him, taking out a new pair of slippers from the shoe cabinet. She softly said, "I just got these. They're brand new."

Daniel's eyes softened with warmth as he looked at her.

Sienna felt a bit shy meeting his gaze, so she glanced down. She took the bags from him. "Let me take those."

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Chapter 722

Sienna made her way to Felix's room with the bags in her hands.

Daniel swapped his shoes for indoor slippers before stepping inside. He took in the surroundings of her home. Despite being slightly cramped and showing signs of wear, it was impeccably clean and tidy. The kitchen opened directly onto the dining area, adjacent to the living room. The modest couch in the living room could accommodate only three people comfortably.

An old-fashioned TV and a small refrigerator tucked into the corner added to the crowded feel of the layout. "Daniel's here?" Shelly appeared from the kitchen with dishes in hand, her face lit up with a warm smile.

She invited him inside enthusiastically, "Come, take a seat. I'll wrap up the last two dishes, and we'll be ready to eat."

Her cheerful greeting left Daniel pleasantly surprised. He asked politely, "Mrs. Lawson, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Don't worry about it. Just grab a seat, have some coffee, and catch up with Sienna. These kitchen chores are too small for you to bother with," Shelly said hurriedly.

Daniel was confused by Shelly's suggestion to catch up with Sienna. The unexpected warmth of the welcome caught him off guard.

Felix wasted no time inviting Daniel to sit on the living room couch and brew a cup of coffee for him. Then, Felix handed over the remote control, asking, "Would you like to watch TV?" "No, thank you." Daniel declined.

However, Felix turned on the TV anyway, out of habit. He switched it to the sports channel and remarked, "Sienna's always into dramas. When she's home, I never get to touch the remote." "It's part of her job." Daniel smiled gently.

Intrigued, Felix asked, "Did you know she's a writer too?"

Daniel nodded, admiration evident in his eyes.

"She wrote a love story about a cop, but sadly, it ends tragically. Still, it's reassuring that the book got published."

Daniel lifted his coffee cup, but halfway to his lips, he stopped abruptly. He found himself unable to take a sip.

Meanwhile, Sienna was in the room tidying up Felix's clothes. Upon hearing Felix's words, she stormed out in anger. "Felix, do you even know how to have a conversation? If not, then just keep quiet."

Daniel slowly looked up at Sienna. Though her irritation made her look cute to Daniel, Felix found it rather intimidating. Nervously, Felix sipped his coffee and tried to be composed while glued to the TV screen. He didn't dare utter a word.

When Sienna met Daniel's intense

gaze, she suddenly felt guilty. A year ago, she wrote a book while working as a caregiver at Daniel's house, and the main character was based on him.

"What's your pen name?" Daniel asked, noticing Sienna's nervousness.

Back then, she had already begun imagining Daniel as the main character. There were even some scenes she couldn't put into words. Sienna didn't want to reveal her pen name, and she couldn't. If Daniel were to read that book, she'd be too embarrassed to face him.

As Felix tried to speak, Sienna shot him a glare and pointed at him sternly.

Felix quickly shut his mouth and stayed quiet.

"Food's ready," Shelly called out, untying her apron and approaching them.

Sensing the tension in the air, she added, "Daniel's still around. Can you both try to get along?"

Sienna glared at Felix before heading to the dining table.

Feeling awkward, Shelly told Daniel, who was standing up, "Sienna isn't usually like this. It's usually Felix who gets on her nerves." Felix looked innocently at them.

Daniel smiled in return, genuinely

fond of Sienna for who she truly

was. Over the past year or so, he had seen her in every mood under her

care.

BUMS

When Sienna was at her most fiery mood, she resembled a lioness. And Daniel, in turn, was just as commanding and powerful as a lion.

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Chapter 723

The square dining table was arrayed with six main dishes, soup, appetizers, and fruit. The main dishes featured shrimp, crab, fish, chicken, beef, and salad, served alongside a butternut squash soup. Daniel noticed that while the variety of food wasn't overly expensive, it still exceeded what most families would typically have for an everyday meal.

Such a spread seemed reserved for special occasions like Christmas or other important holidays.

Daniel glanced at Felix, who seemed downcast. It dawned on him that these delicacies weren't specifically prepared for Felix after all.

"Mom, the doctor said I should stick to light, non-greasy food until my wound heals completely. Heavy meals aren't good for me right now," Felix said with a forced smile.

Shelly served some salad onto Felix's plate. "You can have the salad. It's light."

Felix couldn't tear his eyes away from the big crab before him, and his mouth started watering. Seafood was a rare treat in their home. Yet, Shelly was serving seafood when he got injured. Felix hadn't even taken a bite of the food, yet irritation was already simmering within him.

Shelly used a pair of tongs to place the biggest crab onto a small plate right in front of Daniel. Her smile was warm and inviting. "Daniel, dig in and enjoy some crab."

"Thank you, Mrs. Lawson," Daniel replied politely. Uncertain about what to do next, he glanced over at Sienna.

Sienna kept her head down, quietly sipping her soup.

Daniel couldn't shake the sense that Shelly was being unusually enthusiastic. Did she maybe want to treat him like a son and make him Sienna's brother?

Later, he glanced at the table and asked, "Do you have any tools to crack crabs with?"

Unfamiliar with eating crab at home, Shelly hesitated. She wasn't aware of any specific tools for cracking the shells.

Sienna set down her utensils and hurried to the kitchen. She returned with a small pair of scissors and a coffee-stirring spoon.

Handing them to Daniel, Sienna said, "You can use these. We just used to bite into them."

Daniel smiled and took the tools without saying a word

Sienna returned to her seat and continued savoring her soup and food.

Shelly served Daniel seafood and Felix chicken, urging them to dig in. Everyone enjoyed their meal while Daniel concentrated on cracking the crab shells and peeling the shrimp.

Sienna finished her soup and went

to get more spaghetti. When shez

returned to her seat, she was

l.ne

surprised that Daniel had put a small plate of peeled shrimp and crab

meat before her.

She looked at Daniel with surprise while Shelly and Felix smiled warmly, pausing in their meal to watch the two happily.

Daniel grabbed a wet tissue, cleaned his hands, and said, "Once you finish those, I'll peel some more for you."

Sienna blushed, feeling embarrassed and shy.

She glanced over at Shelly and Felix, who instinctively averted their eyes. They quickly looked down and continued enjoying their meals as if they hadn't seen her watching. With a warm feeling enveloping her, Sienna whispered, "Thank you."

Daniel smiled warmly as he lifted his spoon and sipped his soup. His gaze involuntarily drifted toward Sienna. He couldn't resist observing her every move and expression.

A hush fell over the table.

After a while, Shelly cleared her throat and suggested, "Daniel, you should join us for meals more often."

Daniel felt a pang of unease. He

wasn't certain about Shelly's

motives. If she was trying to foster a

sibling-like bond between him and

Sienna, he preferred to avoid seeing

Sienna altogether than to endure

any awkwardness.

With a bitter nod, Daniel simply hummed in reply.

"Daniel, look at Felix; he hasn't landed a decent job since graduation. Maybe you could-"

Sienna abruptly interrupted Shelly, her voice brimming with frustration. "Mom, could you please just stop?"

She felt deeply embarrassed. Every

time Shelly met one of Sienna's successful blind dates, she would relentlessly promote Felix, hoping to leverage their connections tohelp him secure a decent job.

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Chapter 724

Daniel easily grasped what Shelly meant and could relate to her feelings.

Shelly cared deeply for her children, but Sienna would eventually marry and move on with her own life, so Shelly naturally favored Felix more.

In the lower social circles, many pretended to be morally superior. Thus, Daniel appreciated Shelly's straightforwardness. She never held back her thoughts and always expressed them openly.

Daniel calmly remarked, "Mrs. Lawson, if Felix plans to enter civil service, he'll need to pass the civil service examination before being eligible for a job assignment."

Shelly smiled awkwardly. "The civil service exam is pretty tough."

Daniel reassured her, "If he's not keen on the civil service exam, he can move to Phoenicia. My family can organize a suitable position for him within the company."

Shelly's face brightened with a smile as she eagerly served Daniel some food. "Thank you, Daniel. I truly appreciate it."

"Thanks, Dan," Felix chimed in happily.

Sienna's face grew somber. She set her utensils down, her appetite suddenly gone.

Even though she and Daniel weren't officially a couple, her family was trying to gain benefit from him, acting like parasites.

Sienna couldn't stop worrying about how much her family might demand if her relationship with Daniel progressed. She pointed at Felix and warned, "You're not allowed to go." Shelly frowned at Sienna, her tone displeased as she asked, "What are you doing?"

Felix felt confused. "Why can't I go? Don't you want me to go out and work to earn money?"

Sienna controlled her anger, took a deep breath, and said calmly, "You can go for the interview, but you can't use any connections from him."

"Why not?" Felix was furious.

"There's no reason." Sienna didn't want to find herself in an awkward situation. She simply wanted to preserve her dignity and have a relationship with Daniel without complications. "I'm not asking you for help. I'm asking Dan, and he's willing," Felix retorted.

"Felix, are you spineless? Can't you find a job on your own?"

"I graduated from an average school. Finding a job is tough enough. Do you think big companies are easy to get into?"

"Even if that's the case, you can't... Sienna's voice trailed off as tears threatened to spill. Her family's behavior only added to her feelings of unworthiness and insecurity in her relationship with Daniel

What began as a straightforward relationship problem quickly soured when personal interests became involved.

Daniel sensed Sienna's agitation as

her expression turned sour. He

reached out to comfort her, gently patting her hand. His gesture conveyed both intimacy and naturalness.

"Sienna, it's just a small issue. There's nothing to stress over."

Assigning a low-level position in a company with tens of thousands of employees wouldn't affect the company's operations at all.

Sienna felt a flutter in her heart at Daniel's touch. Nervously, she pulled her hand back and hid it under the table.

Once again, her action inadvertently wounded Daniel's feelings. He clenched his fist and slowly withdrew his hand.

With Shelly and Felix around, Daniel opted to remain silent. He sensed Sienna growing more distant, marking clearer boundaries between them.

He had been working hard to make Shelly and Felix happy, while also seeking to build a closer relationship with Sienna.

However, the more effort he put into getting closer to Sienna, the more she distanced herself from him.

Frustrated, Felix said, "Fine, I won't involve Dan in any difficult situations or ask for any favors. But can I borrow some money from Dan to start a business?" Sienna's fury intensified as she demanded, "How do you plan to pay it back? You owe Clement two million, and the lawsuit isn't even settled!

"You haven't even covered the medical expenses you owe Daniel And now you're asking for more money? Can't you aim for better? Can't you own up to what you've done?"

Holding his injured side, Felix burst out in frustration, "Nothing satisfies you! What do you want from me exactly?"

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Chapter 725

Brimming with tears, Sienna got to her feet and directed a sharp reprimand at Felix. "I want you to stand on your own two feet, not constantly lean on others or try to exploit them!

"Can't you be a little more responsible?"

Felix was deeply wounded by her words, his expression clouded with the threat of tears.

Shelly couldn't bear it any longer. She felt sympathy for Felix. Paying no mind to Daniel's presence, she launched into a tirade against Sienna, "How could you speak to Felix like that?

"Is it wrong for him to want a good job? Plus, Daniel isn't just anybody. He's Felix's future brother-in-law. Why shouldn't he receive a little help from Daniel?"

Daniel was stunned by Shelly's words.

Sienna was immediately enraged and embarrassed. "Mom, what on earth are you saying? Our relationship isn't what you're imagining."

Unable to contain herself longer, Sienna said tearfully, "I've lost my appetite."

With that, she stormed away from the table, retreated to her room, and slammed the door shut.

Shelly finally grasped the gravity of the situation and glanced awkwardly at Daniel.

Daniel's emotions were anything but composed at that moment.

"Haven't you two patched things up yet?" Shelly asked timidly.

Daniel managed a bitter smile and asked, "Mrs. Lawson, don't you disapprove of us being together?"

Shelly shook her head quickly. "No, I don't. I support your relationship. I thought you had reconciled."

Feeling embarrassed, she couldn't muster another word. If Daniel wasn't Sienna's boyfriend, her earlier request might have been too forward.

Daniel felt like a weight was crushing his heart and suffocating him. Waves of unease flooded his chest. He would have preferred if Sienna had broken up with him because of Shelly.

But now, it seemed Shelly had given her blessing. Was the breakup truly Sienna's decision? Was it simply because she didn't love him, and didn't have feelings for him?

Throughout the meal, Daniel found his food bland and tasteless. Even when he left, Sienna remained holed up in her room.

Daniel aimlessly drove through the wide streets, feeling suffocated and overwhelmed by pain.

Suddenly, his phone chimed with a message. Daniel glanced at the screen to see it was from Sienna. He pulled over to the side of the road and opened the message.

Sienna's text read, "I'm sorry. You don't have to take what my mom and Felix said to heart. They've always been like that."

Daniel stared at the message, unsure of how to respond.

He found joy in how Shelly and Felix treated him like family and asked for his help. It reassured him that Sienna's family valued him. He longed for Sienna to act the same, even if only for financial reasons.

Sienna didn't seem to need him for emotional support, financial aid, or even in times of trouble. She chose to handle everything independently rather than reaching out for his help.

As someone deeply in love with her, feeling unneeded by her was deeply painful for Daniel.

Daniel stared at his phone, wrestling with his thoughts. He didn't know how to respond. He typed and deleted, typed and deleted again.

Just then, Vivian's call interrupted him. He answered with a hint of indifference, "Hello."

"Daniel, where are you?" Vivian asked.

"What's up?"

"I've been sneaking into the restricted areas of the filming base lately. It's massive in there, I've nearly gotten lost a couple of times.

"But I haven't found those planting bases you mentioned or any chemical processing factories," Vivian explained.

"Keep searching."

"But what if I'm caught?"

"You're an actress, aren't you? You can act your way out of it. It shouldn't be too difficult for you."

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"Clement invited me to dinner with a boss. I wonder if he's the mysterious boss you've been searching for. Want to join and see for yourself?" Vivian asked.

Without hesitation, Daniel replied, "Send me the address."

"Okay."

Once Daniel ended the call, he forgot about Sienna's message. He started his car and drove away.

That night, Sienna held her phone, eagerly awaiting his reply. She waited all night but received nothing in return. It was the second time. He hadn't responded to her messages for the second time.

Sienna felt torn inside, uncertain if Daniel still cared about her. Her courage to talk about getting back together was dwindling with every second.

Two days went by without any contact between them, leaving Sienna feeling more distressed than ever before. She missed him intensely, almost to the point of driving herself crazy.

She couldn't help but wonder what might be going on between him and Vivian.

Jane invited Sienna to the coffee shop they used to visit often. Unable to concentrate on her work, Sienna found herself staring blankly at her computer screen.

After a short period of being busy, Jane began scrolling through videos on her phone.

Suddenly, Jane exclaimed, "Sienna, your ex-boyfriend is in the entertainment news!"

Snapping out of her thoughts, Sienna leaned in anxiously to see. Jane held her phone screen out for Sienna, her expression filled with pity.

Sienna froze as she looked at the pictures and text. She felt her heart pounding. The photo showed Daniel and Vivian at a restaurant, with Vivian feeding Daniel affectionately.

The headline read, "Vivian Spotted Feeding Her Boyfriend During Romantic Outing."

Jane frowned, looking disgusted. "Oh my God, I misjudged him. Captain Morrison broke up with you not long ago, and now he's back with his ex-girlfriend? That's so quick. What a jerk!"

Sienna was upset, and hearing Jane refer to Daniel as a jerk made her feel even worse.

She retorted, "It's just a meal. What does it prove? Journalists nowadays seem to lack ethics. They'll write anything based solely on a single picture."

Puzzled, Jane asked, "But she fed him. Doesn't that mean something?"

Sienna clenched her teeth, feeling indignant. "Look at the picture. Vivian offered, but Daniel didn't eat, did he?"

"Maybe he did eat it?" Jane suggested.

"If he did, why didn't the journalist include a picture of him eating what she fed?" Sienna argued.

"Maybe they didn't capture it?"

"This picture was captured from a video. How could they have missed it?"

Jane couldn't help but admire Sienna's composure. "Sienna, you must have ice water in your veins. Even after breaking up, you still defend your ex-boyfriend like this."

"Journalists always twist things. Maybe Vivian and the journalist planned this," Sienna grumbled.

Jane felt puzzled. She gazed at Sienna in disbelief before asking, "Have you been writing too many novels? You seem to suspect everyone of scheming something."

Sienna rose, quietly gathering her belongings into her bag.

Jane watched her with confusion. "What's wrong?"

"I have something to take care of. I'm leaving," Sienna replied.

"Where are you going?"

"I'm going to look for Daniel."

Sienna quickly left the coffee shop and hopped onto her electric scooter. Summoning her courage, she made a beeline for Daniel's house.

She felt a burning desire to speak her mind and knew she had to get it off her chest.

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Chapter 727

Sienna arrived at Daniel's house on her electric scooter. Glancing at the midday sun, she wondered if Daniel would be at work by now. Feeling like she might be early, she hesitated at the entrance. Eventually, she decided to turn her scooter around, thinking she should leave. Just as she was about to go, Daniel opened the door and stepped out. After spotting Sienna, he quickly caught up to her and called out, "Sienna." Sienna stopped her scooter and turned to look at him.

Daniel seemed excited as he hurried to her side, his eyes warm and his voice gentle. "What brings you here?"

Sienna instantly lost her courage upon seeing him. Nervously, she asked, "Aren't you supposed to be at work?"

"I'm off today," Daniel replied. Unsure of where to rest his hands, he eventually shoved them into his pockets.

Sienna's shyness made it difficult for her to look him in the eyes. Whenever they were together, she felt a peculiar romantic tension building up inside her, leaving her nervous and unsure about how to act. "Are you heading out?" Sienna asked.

Without hesitation, Daniel replied, "No, I don't have any plans. Why don't you come in and sit for a while?"

Sienna glanced back at his house, feeling another wave of nervousness. Images from their last encounter flashed through her mind, causing her cheeks to flush uncontrollably.

"I just have one question for you, then I'll leave," Sienna said.

Daniel felt a twinge of sadness knowing she would go as soon as she got her answer. In the days following their breakup, this was the first time Sienna had reached out to him. He glanced at the sky and remarked, "The sun's pretty intense. It's quite hot out here."

Sienna couldn't help but follow his gaze to find the sunlight dazzling above.

Was Daniel worried about getting a tan? She glanced at his healthy complexion. He usually didn't avoid the sun, did he?

After a brief consideration, Sienna parked her electric scooter to the side. She switched it off, grabbed her keys and bag, and made her way over to him.

Daniel flashed a smile, and they headed toward the house together. On their way, he pulled out his phone and quickly typed a message to Finley.

"Vivian got her hands on Clement's incriminating evidence. Go and pick it up. I've got a busy day ahead so no interruptions."

After sending the message, Daniel switched off his phone.

Once indoors, Sienna dropped her backpack, brushed off her shoes, and entered with a hint of unease.

Daniel made his way to the refrigerator in the kitchen while Sienna settled onto the couch. She felt increasingly nervous as she thought about how to start the conversation.

Sitting on the couch in the living room brought back memories, especially of the last time she was there the night she nearly slept with Daniel. She couldn't help but blush at the memory.

Daniel seemed to have completely forgotten about the incident. He never seemed awkward. Instead, he was always composed and calm. Sienna found this peculiar. Why was she still bothered by the incident while Daniel seemed unfazed? Did men and women think so differently?

Daniel's voice broke her train of thought. "Sienna, would you like milk or juice?"

Sienna turned to him. "Do you have water?"

"Yes," Daniel replied. He walked over with a bottle of mineral water, fetched a glass, poured her some, and handed it to her.

Sienna accepted it with both hands.

Her fingers inadvertently grazed

against Daniel's as she did so. Her heart quickened, and she felt a flutter of nerves. Avoiding his gaze, she felt her cheeks grow warm.

Daniel couldn't help but notice Sienna's shy demeanor and the flush coloring her cheeks. He wondered if it was the sunlight just now if she was recalling

something embarrassing that had occurred in this very spot.

He eased himself onto the nearby single couch and slowly set down the bottle of mineral water.

Sienna quenched her thirst with a sip of water.

"Are you feeling hot?" Daniel asked. He took out the remote control to switch on the air conditioning.

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Chapter 728

Sienna quickly called out, "Daniel, it's okay. I'm not hot."

Daniel gazed into her eyes and then put the remote control down.

Her lively big eyes were still so beautiful, clear, enticing, and seducing.

Putting down her cup, Sienna took a deep breath. She gathered her courage to ask, "I just want to ask, are you in a relationship with Vivian?"

Daniel frowned in confusion. He asked, "Why are you asking?"

Sienna took out her phone to search for a news article before handing it to Daniel.

At that moment, she felt a bit uncomfortable because she thought she had already crossed the line. Since they had already broken up, she didn't have the right to question his relationship with other women. But she just couldn't help it.

If she didn't ask for clarification, she wouldn't be able to let go. Though she felt guilty, she still wanted to mend fences with Daniel.

It was just that at this moment, bringing up reconciliation would make her look like she had another motive.

Now, she looked like a villain all because of Shelly and Felix's trouble. In order to gain benefits from Daniel and for the sake of Felix's job, she had to reconcile with him. Comment by Shekinah Lin: slight mistrans

She looked like the bad guy now, thanks to Shelly and Felix.

Thinking about it made Sienna feel uncomfortable.

Daniel's expression instantly turned somber as he looked at the pictures and the content of the article. He nervously explained, "Sienna, it's not what it seems like in the article. Please believe me." Vivian was his informant at the moment, so for the sake of safety and confidentiality, he had to keep Vivian's identity and career a secret.

He couldn't explain too much to Sienna, but he was afraid that she wouldn't believe him.

He anxiously rested his forehead on his hand. Wearing a troubled look, he stared at the phone screen, then nervously leaned against the sofa before looking at Sienna.

Sienna gently asked, "Did she really feed you? Did you eat it?"

"We are just having a meal as friends. Our relationship isn't like that," Daniel explained.

"So you didn't eat?"

"No, I refused to eat."

"Okay," Sienna answered. She breathed a sigh of relief as she pursed her lips.

Then, both of them fell silent.

Daniel stared at her, but she kept her head down as she was preoccupied with something.

Gazing at her for a while, Daniel couldn't help but ask, "You came here just to ask me about this?"

"Yeah," Sienna responded as she nodded.

Daniel was a bit agitated. He asked, "Is this making you unhappy?"

Sienna nodded again.

Daniel leaned forward to get closer to Sienna. He asked softly, "Why are you unhappy?"

Sienna took a deep breath. Gripping

her clothes, she kept encouraging herself to speak. After struggling for

a moment, she asked, "Daniel, can we still be together?"

Daniel was stunned, and his heart pounded. He slightly clenched his fist and his body tensed.

He looked at Sienna seriously. He said, with his voice slightly trembling, "Sienna, say it again."

"Can we still be together?" After gathering her courage, Sienna asked again to look into his eyes.

s she raised her head ast

She had always been brave, so she didn't want to be a coward especially when it concerned their relationship.

Daniel was so nervous that he

tensed his body up. He gulped before asking with a hoarse voice, "Do you want to start over? Is there anything that you want me to change?"

"No, you don't need to change anything," Sienna nervously replied.

The more Daniel tried to please her and made him feel small, the more she felt uncomfortable.

She said, "Just do what you want to do. We don't need to start over, just take it as we never broke up, okay?"

Daniel smiled because he was surprised as he felt this moment was too surreal.

He observed Sienna's expression for a while. After that, he patted his thigh and said, "Come here, sit on my lap."

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Sienna was nervous and her ears felt hot.

"You don't want to?" Daniel asked because he was probing her intentions. He was wondering if she genuinely wanted to reconcile with him or if she felt compelled.

Sienna stood up and walked over to him. Then, she slowly sat on his lap. She was so nervous that her body stiffened.

Daniel wrapped his arms around her slender waist before leaning back.

Sienna was nestled in his embrace, relaxing on his solid chest. Feeling embarrassed and shy, she didn't dare to look into his eyes.

She felt comfortable in his embrace. She had a different kind of sensation as her heart fluttered inexplicably.

"If you feel uncomfortable or strongly opposed to this, you don't have to force yourself," Daniel said. Although he loved her dearly and wanted to be with her, he didn't want to see her suffer or compromise herself.

Upon hearing this, Sienna became anxious.

Placing her hands on Daniel's shoulders, she raised her head to look into his pretty blue eyes. She said, "I'm not uncomfortable. I don't want to push you away."

"So, now you—" Daniel's words were cut short because Sienna suddenly kissed him.

Daniel was stunned.

Sienna closed her eyes and her hands slowly moved from Daniel's shoulders to wrap around his neck. She shyly and clumsily kissed his warm lips.

Her heart was pounding like crazy.

Daniel hesitated for a few seconds. When he realized what was happening, he felt extremely excited.

He placed his hand on the back of Sienna's head, pulling her closer. Then, he started to kiss her passionately. He straight away inserted his tongue into her mouth and they started to make out. Sienna shyly moaned as she couldn't resist his kiss.

For the past few days of longing and yearning, Daniel wished he could make up for all of it in one breath.

Hugging Sienna tightly, the fiery and wild deep kiss continued.

It felt like centuries had passed, and Sienna's lips felt sore from the kisses. She had trouble breathing, so she had to push his chest away and lean back.

Daniel reluctantly released her.

With their eyes closed, their foreheads touched. Their heated breaths were shallow and intertwining.

The temperature in the entire living room was rising.

The tension between them was spreading and growing.

Daniel murmured softly with his hoarse voice, "Sisi, do you believe that there's actually nothing between me and Vivian?"

"I believe you," Sienna replied, her voice was light and soft due to the limpness all over her body.

Just as she slowed down her breath and wanted to move away from him, Daniel hugged her waist again.

He pulled her into his embrace for another round of deep kisses.

This time, he was gentle and affectionate. He was still devoted and eager as usual.

Sienna couldn't resist his fervor as she nestled in his arms. She allowed him to kiss her deeply.

After being in love for so long, Sienna noticed something.

Daniel really liked kissing her.

To be precise, his desire for intimate contact with her was a bit overwhelming.

Although he kissed her very restrainedly, Sienna could still

vaguely feel that every time he net

kissed her, he was suppressing his desire.

Whenever they were alone, he couldn't help but want to hug her, kiss her, and even touch her.

Although Sienna was an adult, she had no experience in that aspect, so she couldn't understand his suffering.

In the evening, Sienna sent a

message to Shelly. She informed Shelly that she wouldn't be coming home for dinner. Then, she went to the market with Daniel to buy groceries.

In the bustling market, Daniel held Sienna's hand as they walked side by side. Looking at the variety of goods around them, they were completely lost in the moment.

He bought Sienna's favorite vegetables and fruits.

Chapter 730

Chapter 730

As they passed by a flower stall, Daniel stopped in his tracks.

"Sisi, I—" Before Daniel could finish his sentence, Sienna quickly pulled him away from the stall.

Hugging his arm, she whispered, "Don't waste money on impractical things like that."

"Don't you ladies like flowers?" Daniel asked. Feeling comfortable with Sienna hugging his arm, he smiled.

Sienna shook her head and replied, "I don't like flowers. If you want to buy me something, you can buy me succulents. They're easy to take care of and can even propagate." "Between the quality, brand, and price of a bag, which do you care the most?"

"Price."

Daniel smiled understandingly. He wanted to know more about her spending and value concepts, so he asked curiously, "Between diamonds and gold, which do you prefer?" "Gold," Sienna replied without hesitation.

Daniel smiled faintly. He turned his head to gaze at her beautiful face then said softly, "Okay, I got it."

As they chatted and walked along the road, a woman euphorically called out, "Sienna!"

Sienna was startled. She turned around to look at the person calling her and was shocked when she saw who it was.

It was Lucy Harris, the matchmaker who had set up over a dozen blind dates for her in the past.

Lucy looked at Daniel up and down. After that, she quickly walked over to Sienna. She exclaimed in surprise and excitement, "I never would have thought! I introduced so many high-quality men to you, but you didn't like any of them.

"I can't believe that your standards are this high. Where is your husband from? Who introduced you to him?" Sienna felt embarrassed and awkward. Forcing a smile, she responded, "My friend introduced him to me."

It was true that Wanda introduced them to each other.

"He's handsome and tall, and where does he live? What does he do for work?" Lucy asked as she was nosy.

Daniel remained calm and composed. He smiled without saying a word.

Sienna started panicking a little as she said, "He's from Phoenicia. Mrs. Harris, we need to head back to prepare dinner. I'm afraid we can't chat any longer." "Phoenicia is a good and big city."

Pulling Daniel's hand, Sienna quickly left the place.

She walked in a rush, but Daniel kept smiling. He looked very happy.

When Sienna lifted her head, she saw him secretly pursing his lips. He curiously asked, "Why are you so happy?"

Daniel lowered his head to lean close to her ear. He whispered, "She said I'm your husband, and you didn't deny it."

She didn't pay much attention when Lucy said that.

Upon hearing him remind her, Sienna's cheeks instantly flushed. She murmured shyly, "It's just a title, why are you making such a big deal out of it?"

"How long do we have to date before we can get married?" Daniel asked quietly.

It was embarrassing to ask such a question in the bustling street. Sienna slightly pushed his shoulder as he tried leaning closer. She asked, "Don't you have your own thoughts about this?"

"I want to marry you tomorrow morning," he said, his tone sincere.

Sienna was stunned. Feeling flustered, she asked, "Is it really necessary to rush?"

Daniel gently caressed her head. He

bent down and whispered in her ear,

"Last year, I've already had the thought of marrying you. Don't feel pressured now. I'll wait for you till the day you want to marry me."

Sienna's heart pounded as her gaze was intense. For a moment, she didn't know how to respond.

Ignoring the people on the busy

street, Daniel embraced Sienna tightly. He said, "Don't betray me, don' leave me. No matter how long it takes, I'll wait for you."