“I think she doesn’t want milk power. Sienna, you should head upstairs to feed her,” Nick broke his silence and uttered.
“I’ll show you the way.” Cameron hurriedly rose to her feet. “Your child is only a few months old. They tend to prefer breast milk.”
I decided not to comment any further and followed Cameron to the second floor with Summer in my embrace.
“You can feed her here. She must be starving,” Cameron said warmly as she guided me into an empty room.
Without any lingering suspicions, I took a seat on the chaise lounge and began to breastfeed Summer.
Originally, I thought that she would leave as I began feeding Summer. Instead, Cameron remained rooted in her spot as she watched me breastfeed Summer.
Summer’s antics as she suckled on my breast were awfully adorable. She would clutch her feet in her hand as her bright eyes remained wide open.
“Sienna, you are too skinny. Although you just gave birth, you’ve lost all of the fat around your abdomen. The two of you are still young parents. You don’t know how to take care of yourselves. Now that the New Year is almost here, why don’t you stay in Pear Garden for a few days? I heard from Nick that you plan to celebrate it with Mr. Featherstone. We have experienced chefs and nutritionists working in Pear Garden. They can help to strengthen your body. What do you think?” Cameron asked.
“It’s alright, Ms. Anderson. Thank you for your offer,” I rejected her offer politely.
A flicker of awkwardness painted her face upon my refusal. “Sienna, are you still holding on to the past?” she asked tentatively. “The two of you are safe and sound right now. Besides, I’ve already received punishment for my actions. The Moore family does not acknowledge me. As a result, Zachary had to accompany me to J city. Now that everything is in the past, let’s start afresh, shall we?”
Upon hearing her words, I felt smothered with a haze of irritation. “Ms. Anderson, you can always regain your status and wealth. Yet, you stole the life of a living person. How do you plan to repay for your irreversible actions?” I asked her with a twitch of my lips.
Her face paled. “Please give me some privacy when I’m feeding my child,” I said firmly.
Cameron opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something. Yet, she remained silent. Without another word, she exited the room.
As I remained seated on the chaise lounge, I observed my surroundings. The room was beautifully decorated in lavish and pink designs.
In an instant, one could tell that the room belonged to a woman. Although Nick visited the Pear Garden occasionally, there was no way that such a girlish room would belong to him. Cameron was also out of the picture. I concluded that this room must have been Rylee’s.
After she had her fill, Summer reached out her hand. Her sudden touch jolted me out of my daze as I turned to gaze at her with a smile. Gently, I lifted her and pressed a delicate kiss on her adorable face. My heart seemed to warm affectionately every time I saw her face.
All of a sudden, the bedroom door burst open. I quickly yanked my shirt down in haste. I looked up to see Rylee. Her face turned as cold as ice when she saw me sitting in her room.
“Sienna, why did you steal everything from me? First, you stole my lover and loved ones. Now, you’re even in my bedroom.”
I was puzzled by her words. “Ms. Lorraine, your inability to retain what’s yours has nothing to do with me. I have no interest in your bedroom nor your loved ones. So why would I try to steal them away? As for the person you like, why don’t you elaborate a little more? I am his legally married wife. How is that stealing from you?”
Her eyes reddened in a mixture of anguish and anger. “If it weren’t for your meddling, Anth would never have married you! You are but a responsibility to him! Who do you think you are?” Rylee snapped angrily in response.
I nearly burst out laughing upon hearing her remark. “Ms. Lorraine, at least he is willing to take that responsibility and marry me. What about you? Do you think that he loves you? If it was true love, why doesn’t he spare you a single glance? Why do you think that Anthony loves you when he can barely tolerate your presence? Is that what you call love?”
“Y-You…” Rylee stuttered as she was at a loss for words.
In a furious rage, she raised her hand to deliver a vicious strike. However, I managed to stop her. “Ms. Lorraine, it’s best if you reconsider your actions. You’ve played your cards at the wrong time. Your downfall is the result of your loss. Have you ever considered why your parents decided not to meet you?”
I did not wish to squabble with Rylee as I had Summer in my embrace. I would suffer greatly if Summer got hurt in our crossfire.
As I prepared to leave the room, Rylee stood in my path and barricaded the exit. “Sienna, what are you planning to do?”
“Ms. Lorraine, I should be the one asking you this question instead. What are your intentions?” I rebuked her question.
Why is she not letting me leave? Does she plan to harm me?
“I’m willing to let go of Anth. However, don’t ever show up in front of my parents again. If you do, I’ll make sure you regret your actions!” she threatened.
I felt puzzled at her remark. “I hope I will never have to meet you or your parents again. So please move aside. In the future, you should think before you act,” I replied coldly.
Rylee seemed helpless at my reply. Although she still harbored a deep hatred, she could not lash out recklessly. Instead, she stepped aside and stormed out of her bedroom.
When I entered the dining hall again, Anthony hurried over and took Summer into his arms. “What happened? You don’t look too good,” he asked worriedly.
“I’m fine.”
When we returned to the table, Anthony continued to help me load my plate. After a few more bites, he left to play with Summer.
My appetite must have increased because I breastfed Summer earlier. Anthony grinned as he fooled around with Summer playfully. On the other hand, both Cameron and Zachary’s gazes were fixated on me.
Although I felt uneasy under their scrutiny, I could not question their actions. After a few moments, everyone had their fill. Subsequently, I decided to stop eating.
“What’s the matter? Are you full?” Anthony asked with a smile as he placed a piece of barbequed pork on my plate.
“Yup!” I nodded my head.
“Do you want to take a walk after eating?” Cameron asked. “The winter roses in blossom at Pear Garden are absolutely stunning around this time of the year.” As she spoke, her gaze shifted to Summer.
At the sight of Summer’s sleeping figure, Cameron called out for a housekeeper, “Come and take care of the child.”
“It’s alright. It’s already dark outside. We should head home now.” I turned down her offer. “Thank you for your generosity.” Cameron and Zachary remained silent as I bid them farewell.
It felt odd that we were here at Pear Garden for a meal.
Zachary glanced at Anthony with a smile and asked, “Mr. Featherstone, the Moores’ company is facing some problems. Do you have a moment for a chat?”
Anthony did not reply to him right away but turned to look at me with pursed lips. “Go take a stroll—it aids in digestion. I’ll be home after I’m done here. Summer can stay with me.”
I glanced at Zachary and asked Anthony, “Looks like both of you are having a discussion. Is it appropriate to bring along Summer?”
“Sure. Just go ahead!”
I had a feeling that Anthony was deliberately setting up bonding opportunities for Cameron, Zachary, and me.
So Anthony thinks that I can easily forget how they have hurt me previously?
Pear Garden’s yard was huge—exactly how Cameron had described earlier. I was mesmerized by the breathtaking view of the blooming winter roses.
“Sienna, there are some freshly baked cookies in our kitchen. I’ll let you bring some back later,” Cameron said cheerfully as she trailed behind me.
Feeling uneasy about the change in her attitude, I pursed my lips and rejected her offer politely, “Ms. Anderson, it’s alright. I am cutting down on sugar as it is bad for health.”
She looked at me and asked warily, “Sienna, you still loathe me because of what I’ve done earlier, don’t you?”
My brows furrowed as I responded impatiently, “Ms. Anderson, what do you want from me exactly? Stop beating around the bush! I don’t have time to play the guessing game with you.”
She shook her head at once and explained nervously, “I don’t have any bad intentions. You don’t have to worry. My heart is filled with remorse for what I’ve done previously, and I’m just trying to make it up to you.”
“You don’t have to do that. There is nothing you can do after all that you’ve done. The best is to stay away from one another.” I quickened my pace after my speech to avoid further conversations.
She caught up to me and continued, “I know that I’ve no right to beg for your mercy. I really regret what I’ve done. Sienna, both Zachary and I really hope that you can give us a chance to make things right.”
Rylee suddenly emerged and glared at me as she yelled, “Mom, what are you doing? Why do you need to beg her? She has caused us so much trouble!”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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