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Sienna spent the entire night dreaming in fits and starts. When she woke up, her head felt a little foggy, and her eyes were puffy.
She forced her eyes open and found her precious Joyce smuggled in her arms
“Sweetheart,” she murmured, lowering her head to kiss her daughter. Her phone buzzed on the pillow beside her. She picked it up and saw a message from Josiah
Josiah: [Good morning, darling. Tim heading to the office. I’ll pick you up tonight at Lightning Dance.]
Sienna couldn’t help but roll her eyes dramatically.
She turned off the screen without replying.
at Lightning Dance early in the morning and was immediately greeted by Rosie’s enthusiastic hug. “Hi, Sienna!”
Sienna arrived at
“Hi. Rosie” Sienna exclaimed, hugging her back tightly. You’re okay! That’s such a relief.”
Yes Rosie replied with a bright smile. Tm back at full strength now. Oh, by the way…
Rosie shifted the conversation to matters at Lightning Dance, This weekend, Lightning Dance will stop performances.
“What?” Sienna was stunned. “Stop performing? Why? How did you hear that?”
She had been wracking her brain over the continuation of upcoming shows.
“Didn’t you check the bulletin board when you came in Rosie smirked, shrugging. “It’s a decision from the higher-ups Apparently, it was Ms.
Scott’s idea.”
Ms. Scott, of course, referred to Brenda.
The Flirty incident had dealt a significant blow to Lightning Dance. Many performers had been injured, and people like Sienna, who carried the weight of multiple routines, had been utterly exhausted.
From every angle, Lightning Dance had been stretched far too thin lately, leaving everyone drained.
nong management, it was decided that they would pause performances to recuperate for a while.
After discussions among
that moment, both Sienna and Rosie’s phones buzzed simultaneously,
It was a message in
in the company group chat announcing the suspension of performances, along with plans for the next phase of work.
The pause didn’t mean they w
they were getting a full vacation. Everyone still had their assigned tasks.
carefully read her section and saw that she was scheduled to supervise the students practice sessions.
Those students were still in school and didn’t spend all their time at Lightning Dance, so Sienna only needed to oversee their practice for a short period each day.
Compared to her previous workload, this was practically a break.
Seeing her assignment, Rosie chuckled. “You’ve earned it. Take a good rest, You’ve been pushing yourself so hard lately
“True N
a admitted, smiling as they exchanged a knowing look. Then, she headed off to the students‘ class.
Around noon, some see from security came looking for her. “Sienna, someone’s here to see you?
“Alright, thurak you.” Sienna replied, thanking the guard before leaving the practice room. She was full of questions. Who would be looking for me in the middle of the day! I couldn’t possibly for Jostali, right?’ she wondered.
She walked to the lobby and spotted a familiar figure near the bulletin board.
Instantly, a sense of unease washed over her. Her heart sank, and she let out a barely audible scott. Turning on her
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“Hi, Siemal” Unexpectedly, the man turned around just in time to catch her retreat. He hurried toward her and grabbed her arm. “Sienna, why are you walking away!”
“Let go Sienna snapped, yanking her arm free and glancing around. She gritted her teeth and hissed, “What are you doing here?”
“Sienna.” Larry gave a sheepish smile, pointing to the poster on the bulletin board, a picture of Sienna soaring through the air in mid–dance. “You’re incredible now. Your mom and grandmother would be so proud of you,” he said.
“Shout up.” Sienna glared at him, her eyes brimming with anger. “How dare you mention them? Aren’t you afraid they’ll come back to haunt yo
“Is that so” Larry chuckled bitterly. “I wish they would.”
“But all these years, your mom hasn’t come looking for me. Not even once,” he added.
Sienna froze, utterly baffled by his words.
“What are you talking
about?” she asked, her voice low and tight Why are you here? Spit it out and get lost.”
“Sienna. Larry glanced nervously at their surroundings, lowering his voice “This isn’t the right place. Can we find somewhere private to talk!” Sienna hesitated.
This was her workplace, and if they argued….
The last thing she wanted was for her private matters to become public gossip. After a moment, she sighed, resigned. “Fine”
Larry’s face lit up with relief. “Okay, let’s go.”
He led her to a nearby café, pulling out a chair for her as they sat down. “Would you like something to drink?” he asked cautiously. “No need.” Sienna’s tone was sharp as she stared him down. “We’re not here for a coffee date, Say what you came to say?
Larry Edgeted, taking a long sip of his lemon water.
His unease
was obvious. “Well.. it’s about the house on Welton Road, Do you remember it”
Sienna’s brows furrowed slightly. Of course she remembered. It was the first home she’d ever known, though her memories of it were faint. “Why are you asking about this?” she asked, her tone guarded.
Larry hesitated, drinking more water as his eyes turned red. “It’s it’s about your brother.”
Sienna stiffened, her expression hardening
“Don’t you dare?” Her voice was sharp, her patience wearing thin. “My mother only had one child, me. I don’t have a brother.”
Larry gave an awkward, apologetic unile and quickly corrected himself. “Oh, yes, Conner. I meant Conner. Something’s happened to him… Before he could finish his sentence, he raised his band to cover his eyes, his voice choking up.
Juruma froze for a moment, her thoughts racing. What does he mean by that? Bad newsl
Linabór to stand Larry’s tearful demeanor, she urged inpatiently. “What are you trying to say? Did you come here just to let me watch you cry!” “No, it’s not that, Larry wiped at his eyes, adjusting his glasses as he composed himself
Two days ago. The doctors say he’s suffered acute liver failure… he’s in critical condition, he added.
For a moment, Sienna was silent, processing the words. Then, a bitter sale suggest at her lips. “So, Conner’s dying Congratulations, Larry You Lorenaglar ir ise yourself”
surda, his eyes bloodshot with desperation. “Sica, no matter how much you hate me, Conner doesn’t deserve this. He’s
“Tinocent“” Sienna perrupted, her volur dripping with mockery. “Fino, let’s say he is But tell me. What does his dying have to do with me
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Larry’s face grew pale as he hurried to explain. “The doctors said Conner needs a liver transplant. If we act quickly, he’ll survive.”
Sienna’s entire body froze. She stared at Larry in disbelief, her breath catching in her throat.
A cold creeping sensation spread through her body, leaving her trembling ever so slightly.
She forced the words out, her voice low and icy. “Don’t tell me… you expect me to donate part of my liver to him.”
“Sienna” Larry leaned forward urgently, grabbing her arm as though she might bolt. “Your blood type matches Conner’s, and you’re his sister, his immediate family.
“You re the perfect donor.
Sienna stared at him, her wide eyes unblinking as a wave of ky dread crashed over her. Her skin prickled with goosebumps.
Why does it feel so cold all of a sudden? she thought numbly
