  Lara McKinney sobbed with joy, hugging Sienna tightly, afraid that she would disappear if she let go.

  

      Her mother, frail and emaciated, left Sienna feeling as if her heart had been torn apart. Sienna struggled to speak for a long time.

  

      "Sienna, are you... okay? I've been looking for you for three whole years, but I haven't seen you once." Lara held back tears, her once youthful face now worn with age, but traces of her past beauty remained. "I heard you had surgery and lost the baby... Sienna, you've suffered."

  

      Sienna stood stiffly, and her mind went blank. She had never heard of her family searching for her over the past three years. Was this all Adrian's doing?

  

      "It's my fault. I left home three years ago. I'm sorry, Mom, for making you worry... I'm okay." Sienna forced herself to stand up, showing a faint smile. Seeing her once dignified and

  In the main hall of Olson manor.

  

      Janice sat beside Adrian, with Lara standing upright, poised and dignified. Her manner demanded respect from others.

  

      The McKinney family had always been like this.

  

      Adrian frowned. Sienna was also like this in the beginning, proud but humble, with an undeniable upbringing etched into her bones.

  

      "Mr. Olson, please release my daughter." After a moment, Lara spoke. Her plea was filled with worry yet strangely powerful.

  

      "Mrs. McKinney, why would you say that? Sienna is Adrian's wife. She recently injured her kidney and miscarried. She needs proper rest and care." Janice spoke with urgency and empathy.

  

      Injured her kidney? Miscarried? Sienna's predicament was made clear in just a few words.

  

      Lara's heart trembled. If Sienna stayed, she would eventually die. Lara took a deep breath, try

  The next second, Sienna was lifted off the ground, a powerful pull sending her flying.

  

      She was then thrown to the ground like trash, while Adrian swiftly picked up the frightened Janice, his gaze becoming even more indulgent as it fell on her. "Are you alright?"

  

      "Adrian... Sienna, she... she tried to attack me again... she's... so scary," Janice sobbed, looking like a mistreated girl.

  

      This counterattack drama left Sienna unsurprised. She supported herself with one hand on the ground, watching the couple cooing at each other, mourning her child that died before even taking shape.

  

      All of this was thanks to Adrian's beloved Janice. Sienna couldn't accept it!

  

      Suddenly, Sienna laughed. Her laughter was desolate and chilling.

  

      "Ha-ha!"

  

      Sienna's mad laughter made Janice pause.

  

      Similarly, Adrian's eyebrows furrowed, and his dark eyes were filled with anger.

  

      "How dare you try to hurt Janice?" Adrian's face was cold, and his tone was icy as he gripped Sienna's neck as if to strangle her.

  

      Sienna's mouth was stained with blood, and her eyes were filled with laughter, making her look especially eerie.

  

      "Adrian, you'll regret it."

  

      "You'll regret it," Sienna repeated, realizing Adrian had killed his own child.

  

      Sienna had already lost all her hopes. Janice plotted at every step, and Sienna was like prey trapped in a cage, putting all her hopes of salvation on Adrian, who had never shown her mercy.

  

      Sienna had lost, completely.

  

      "Baby, I'm sorry."

  

      Sienna caressed her belly, her heart aching.

  

      "Sienna, have you gone mad? Are you looking for death?"

  

      Adrian furrowed his brow. The abnormal Sienna made him inexplicably irritable.

  

      "Yes, I've gone mad." Sienna suddenly raised her head, laughing even louder. "Ha-ha! Adrian, you fool! You're wiping the ass of a wicked woman!"

  

      "You're so stupid!"

  

      Sienna's curse made Adrian tighten his grip on her neck, covering up an inexplicable panic.

  

      Suddenly, Sienna's high-pitched cry dropped. Her voice was hoarse and was followed by another scream. "You're such a pathetic man, Adrian..."

  

      "I've made up my mind. I don't love you anymore. So, I'm letting you go. Are you happy now? I, Sienna, don't love you, Adrian, anymore!"

  

      Not in love anymore?

  

      Adrian's momentary daze was followed by an intense, hostile aura.

  

      "What did you say?" Adrian's dark purple eyes were nearly indistinguishable from the night, as violent as a wild beast on the verge of losing its sanity.

  

      Sienna found it amusing. Never before had she felt such a vast distance between them.

  

      "You heard me clearly. I said, I don't love you anymore." She enunciated each word. Her tone was so calm it was terrifying.

  

      Her face flushed from the difficulty of breathing, but her eyes still held a hint of laughter. "Idiot, you'll regret this."

  

      Sienna's smile momentarily distracted Adrian, the certainty in her eyes stinging his own. Avoiding her gaze, he released his grip on Sienna's neck, which had been close to breaking.

  

      "Madwoman."

  

      Leaving behind that one word, Adrian turned, picked up Janice, and strode past Sienna, who was lying on the ground.

  

      Sienna smiled foolishly, her hand stroking her belly nonstop. Her crazed state caused Adrian to pause at the door.

  

      "Keep an eye on her."

  

      "Also, bring Mrs. McKinney here."

  

      After a slight pause, as if recalling something, Adrian's mouth curved upward. Speaking softly, his words struck Sienna's heart. It was his punishment for the unruly Sienna.

  

      "Yes, Mr. Olson."

  

      Three minutes later, a figure was pushed into the pitch-black room.

  

      The staggering figure reignited some hope in Sienna's ashen heart. "Mom!"

  

      "Sienna?" The newcomer limped toward Sienna and, under the dim light, recognized each other. "My daughter! Sienna! I finally found you!"

Lara McKinney sobbed with joy, hugging Sienna tightly, afraid that she would disappear if she let go.
  
      Her mother, frail and emaciated, left Sienna feeling as if her heart had been torn apart. Sienna struggled to speak for a long time.
  
      "Sienna, are you... okay? I've been looking for you for three whole years, but I haven't seen you once." Lara held back tears, her once youthful face now worn with age, but traces of her past beauty remained. "I heard you had surgery and lost the baby... Sienna, you've suffered."
  
      Sienna stood stiffly, and her mind went blank. She had never heard of her family searching for her over the past three years. Was this all Adrian's doing?
  
      "It's my fault. I left home three years ago. I'm sorry, Mom, for making you worry... I'm okay." Sienna forced herself to stand up, showing a faint smile. Seeing her once dignified and elegant mother aged so much, her heart ached.
  
      "Mom, what happened to your leg? W

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