Still seething with rage after Sienna spilled coffee on her face and hair, Lyra felt her cheeks burn with humiliation. The barista hesitantly approached her, holding out the coffee Sienna had ordered for her before leaving. Lyra glared at the cup as if it was the most offensive thing she had ever seen. "Do you seriously think I want that?!" she screamed, her voice shrill with anger. The barista quickly retreated, and she stormed out of the café, slamming the door behind her with a resounding bang. As she stomped down the street, her mind raced, consumed by thoughts of revenge. 'How dare she mess with me? How dare Sienna try to take David away from me? I won't let her win! I'll make her regret ever crossing me!' she fumed internally. Her anger was so intense that she barely noticed the curious stares from passersby, who gawked at the woman covered in coffee, muttering and occasionally shouting in fury. She was too wrapped up in her own turmoil to care about what anyone else thought

Sienna arrived at her home, her heart pounding with a mixture of excitement and guilt.She tried to sneak inside, hoping that her five-year-old twins and her parents wouldn't notice that she had spent the night away.It was the first time something like this had happened, and she felt like a teenager or a perpetrator trying to break into a house.As she tiptoed through the living room, she couldn't help but feel the weight of her actions. 'What am I doing?' she thought, feeling silly with each step.Just when she was about to reach her room, her twins, Xander and Bella, appeared in the hallway, their eyes wide with curiosity."Mommy!" they exclaimed in unison, running toward her with open arms."Shh!" Sienna whispered, holding a finger to her lips, but it was too late.Her parents emerged from the kitchen, their expressions a mixture of surprise and curiosity."Mommy, where have you been? You were out all night!" Xander exclaimed, his little hands on his hips, trying to mimic a scoldi

Her heart skipped a beat, a surge of anxiety and jealousy coursing through her veins.'How could David be so shameless, visiting my adoptive father with Lyra after the night we spent together? I was a fool to fall for him again.'It had been David's vulnerability and his professed love for Kate, not realizing she was the very woman he spoke of, that had led her to open up to him once more, to make love to him.She shouldn’t have forgotten that he had never believed her and had asked for a divorce without giving her a chance to prove her innocence. It was a night of weakness, but she couldn’t find it in herself to fully regret it. She needed it. She needed him.Reluctantly, Sienna knew she had to leave her adoptive father's side to avoid being caught by David and Lyra. The thought of explaining her presence at the hospital, especially in her current emotional state, was overwhelming."I... I have to go," she whispered to her adoptive father, her voice strained. "There's something I nee

It was almost Monday morning, and David hadn't managed to sleep a wink the previous night. His thoughts had been consumed by the revelations of the day before, leaving him tossing and turning in his bed, the weight of his emotions pressing down on him like a heavy blanket.He tried to form a plan, to figure out what he should do next, but guilt gnawed at his heart, making it difficult to think clearly.The crushing realization that he had been wrong about Kate, that he had pushed her away without giving her a chance to prove her innocence, filled him with profound remorse.'Is this why she set me up? To make me realize the extent of the damage I did? Because without experiencing it myself, would I have ever understood?'In the dark, quiet room, David grappled with the idea of confronting Sienna, but he couldn't bring himself to do it. He resolved to let her carry on with whatever plan she had devised. He couldn't help but wonder what her intentions were.'Is she seeking revenge? Is sh

Lyra arrived at David's office during lunchtime, her heart pounding with a mix of anticipation and unease. News of Sienna and Jaxon Steele's alleged affair had made headlines in every magazine, and Lyra couldn't resist the urge to gauge David's reaction.As she approached his desk, she attempted to feign nonchalance, as if she had accidentally stumbled upon the news herself."David, have you heard about Sienna and Jaxon Steele?" she inquired, her voice laced with feigned concern.David looked up from his computer, his expression a blend of surprise and irritation. "Yes, I have. But as you must know by now, I detest gossip," he replied curtly.Lyra's heart leaped with joy as she realized that her ploy had worked – David was indeed aware of the news. Her next objective was to ensure that he didn't question Sienna's involvement with Jaxon."Well, it does make sense if you think about it," she said, trying to sound reasonable. "They've both been in the public eye for a long time, and they