The Wrong Woman

Driven by curiosity, Daniel pulled out his phone, launched WhatsApp, and opened the group chat to read the latest messages.
His expression darkened and he left the group chat without a word. He then took Sienna's phone, unlocked it with her fingerprint,
and removed her from the chat as well.
Sienna was startled. "Honey, Lindsey will be upset if you do that."
With a dismissive scoff, Daniel patted her head reassuringly and dialed Lindsey's number.
Sienna watched him, her anxiety apparent as she awaited the conversation that would follow.
Lindsey answered the phone with a bright tone. "Daniel, it's been too long since we last talked. What's up?"
Daniel's reply was frosty and firm. "Aunt Lindsey, let me make this clear. You remain part of this family if you treat my wife with
respect. Otherwise, consider us strangers."
"What do you mean? Daniel-"
Daniel cut her off and warned, "Also, whether our child is a boy or a girl, our family will cherish them equally. You're just an
outsider and have no right to judge."
Overwhelmed by anger and gasping for breath, Lindsey protested, "You... How can you say I'm an outsider? Do you even have a
conscience?"
"So, you think girls, who eventually marry and join another family are less valuable? That they don't truly belong with us? But
aren't you a daughter, too? You're simply demeaning yourself, and yet you expect us to treat you like family. How shameless can
you be?" Daniel retorted sharply.
Infuriated, Lindsey roared, "Daniel, I'm your aunt="
"I'm putting you on speakerphone. Apologize to my wife, now."
"I told you, I'm your aunt! Don't even think about it," Lindsey snapped.
"That ends today. You're not my aunt anymore." Daniel's reply was frosty.
Lindsey was furious. "No one in the Morrison family has ever treated me this way. Even your father adores and respects me. But
you, my own nephew, have the nerve to-"

Daniel didn't let her finish. He hung up abruptly and blocked her number. He set his phone down and looked up to find Sienna
watching him, her eyes wide with shock. Danieb couldn't help but smile.
He caressed her hair and kissed her on the lips. "I'm sorry, Darling. I couldn't get justice for you."
Sienna was moved to tears, her heart swelling with warmth and gratitude. She had never thought Daniel would defend her over
such a minor issue, let alone cut ties with Lindsey so decisively.
She threw herself into Daniel's arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck, and burying her face in his shoulder. "Thank
you, Honey."
"We're family. You don't have to thank me," Daniel replied, gently stroking her back. "You're my wife. Anyone who tries to hurt
you is also hurting me."
"Isn't this too harsh on Lindsey?" Sienna asked.
"I won't let you suffer even the slightest injustice in our family." Daniel lowered his head and kissed her forehead. He added
huskily, "You should never tolerate any mistreatment." Sienna's face lit up with a smile, her spirits lifted. She nodded her head.
Suddenly, her phone rang. She pulled away from Daniel before looking at the caller ID. She then glanced anxiously at Daniel.
"Honey, it's Lindsey."
"Answer it," Daniel said gently. "Put it on speaker."
Sienna answered the call and turned on the speakerphone.
Lindsey's voice came through, sounding soft and low-spirited. "Sienna! I didn't mean the things I said in the group chat. Please,
don't take them to heart. I'm sorry, and I hope you can forgive me. And please, ask your husband not to hold a grudge."