Bumping into Daniel unexpectedly caught Sienna off guard. Her heart started racing, feeling nervous and a bit overwhelmed. She smiled warmly and nodded hello as she met Daniel's intense gaze.Daniel froze, his hands automatically tightening into fists. Seeing Sienna after a year made his heart race uncontrollably.She still looked as charming and vibrant as ever. However, there was a hint of sadness in her eyes, suggesting a newfound maturity. It was like she was the same, yet somehow different.Her smile was calm and serene, with a hint of detachment."Sienna," Mila called out with delight. She hurried over and hugged Sienna warmly.Sienna returned the hug. "Wanda, it's been ages.""It really has." Mila stepped back and eyed Sienna up and down. "You've gotten lovelier."Sienna shyly lowered her head with a smile and remained silent.Daniel approached Sienna cautiously, his voice gentle as he greeted her, "Sienna, it's been a while."Sienna didn't meet his gaze. She hung her h

Sienna found solace in the thought.The Morrisons gathered in the dining room in the evening for dinner, except for Daniel. Despite Nathan's busy schedule, he made it home to join Mila and the rest of the family for dinner.Sienna couldn't shake the feeling that Daniel was avoiding her. Their relationship was awkward, after all.The Morrisons were a big family, and Daniel had a lot of brothers. Almost all of them were married and had one or two children, unlike Daniel, who was still single.Duke had divorced a year ago and had recently tied the knot again. This time, it was with a woman named Daphne McKinley, who was already expecting a child.Amidst the bustling household of the large family, the atmosphere was genuinely lively. Sienna hadn't experienced the warmth of family or enjoyed home-cooked meals in quite some time.Every member of the family treated her with kindness and hospitality. The children were particularly fond of her and affectionately called her "Sisi". They we

Sienna had just settled into her room when she heard a knock at the door. She opened it, expecting to see Mila, but was surprised to find Daniel standing there.Feeling anxious, she asked, "Do you need something?"Daniel's gaze was intense, but his tone was gentle. "My room is right next to yours. If you need anything, don't hesitate to come find me."Sienna couldn't imagine what she might need from him. She pursed her lips, feeling a bit helpless. Mila must've deliberately placed her guest room next to Daniel's; she was sure of that. Out of politeness, Sienna nodded and said, "Okay."Just as she was about to close the door, Daniel placed his hand on it, looking slightly nervous as he gazed at her."Anything else?" Sienna asked.Daniel slowly withdrew his hand. His Adam's apple bobbed as he spoke in a husky tone, "How… long will you be staying?"Sienna felt a twinge of sadness but responded casually, "You don't want me to stay here?"Daniel hurried to explain, "No, that's not

This time, Daniel decided not to go after her anymore. Sienna's words helped him think again. Knowing they didn't have a future together, he realized he shouldn't keep bothering her.Even though it hurt, and he desperately wanted to be with her, he had to accept it. They couldn't overcome the obstacle of Shelly between them, so why make things harder for Sienna?As Daniel watched Sienna walk away, tears filled his eyes. He realized that holding back his love was even more painful than losing her.Daniel stuck to his usual routine of going to work and returning home in the following days.Sienna made a point to steer clear of him. At home, she tried to keep her distance whenever he was around.Meanwhile, Mila and Nathan were caught up in their wedding plans. Sometimes, Mila would ask Sienna to join her in checking out things and making decisions.Despite Mila's insistence, Sienna remained firm in her decision not to be a bridesmaid as she felt it wasn't right for her. Mila respect

As the sun sank beneath the horizon, casting the sky in shades of red, Daniel stood on the balcony just off the living room, enjoying the beautiful view. He felt much better since Sienna's arrival. Nathan came down from upstairs and noticed Daniel on the balcony, looking lonely and sad. He walked over and put a hand on Daniel's shoulder. "You've been taking more breaks lately," he said. Daniel turned to him with a gentle smile but remained silent.He hadn't taken a day off in the past year. He kept himself occupied with various tasks. It was to prevent his mind from wandering to Sienna and to suppress any urge to reach out to her.Daniel even avoided learning about any news regarding her or mentioning her name, fearing he would lose control and struggle to move on."How's it going?" Nathan asked as he dropped his hand and leaned against the railing, looking at Daniel."What do you mean?" Daniel looked puzzled."She's here. What's your plan?"Daniel understood the implicatio