Chapter 181
Winifred walked into Siennaโs room but didnโt see her anywhere. She could hear the water running in the bathroomโSienna was probably taking a shower.
Outside the door, Amber was on edge, practically fuming with anger.
She shouted, โOpen up! Winifred, you wicked woman! I havenโt even gone in yetโlet me in!โ
Hearing the noise, Sienna came out of the bathroom, towel in hand, as she dried her hair. Winifred was dressed in plain black pajamas, her straight jet-black hair draped over her shoulders. Her face was expressionless, her eyes gloomy.
โHey, Winifred," Sienna said.
Winifred nodded.
Sienna was sure she heard someone knocking just now, but now everything was quiet.
โSis, let me help you dry your hair. You still have wounds on your back,โ Winifred said, not taking no for an answer as she grabbed the hair dryer and walked over.
โSure,โ Sienna nodded.
Sienna sat down, and Winifred swallowed hard. Seeing Sienna settle in, she nervously clutched the hair dryer, reminding herself to be gentle and make sure the air was warm enough.
The sound of the hair dryer was soft, but the whooshing of the air still sounded a bit jarring in the otherwise quiet room.
Winifredโs heart pounded as the air filled with Siennaโs subtle fragrance, soothing and intoxicating. Her fingertips threaded through Siennaโs hair, and she found herself slowly losing focus, almost drifting away in the moment.
Outside the door, Amberโs eyes were red with anger. She sniffled, lips pouting as tears rolled down her cheeks. She gave a little shudder, feeling both wronged and furious.
โWinifred, that awful woman," she thought, "sheโs just the absolute worst!โ
Once Siennaโs hair was dry, she finally asked, โAmberโs not here?โ
Winifred, still wearing a cold expression, put away the hair dryer. โSheโs right outside.โ
โWhat?โ Sienna blinked in shock, quickly got up, and opened the doorโonly to see Amber crouched by the doorway, her face red and streaked with tears.
Amber looked up with tear-filled eyesโit was Sienna standing there.
โSienna,โ Amber wailed, flinging herself into Siennaโs arms and bawling her heart out.
โThere, there. Why were you crouching by the door?โ Sienna asked gently.
Suddenly, Sienna rememberedโAmber was the one knocking on the door earlier. She glanced back and saw Winifred already lying in bed, looking like nothing had happened.
Sienna let out a helpless sigh.
โItโs all her fault! Sienna, Winifredโs the one who locked me out! Sienna, can you please make her leave? I really donโt want to be with her,โ Amber cried, her voice full of grievance.
โNo. Sheโs your sister, too. Winifred, apologize to Amber,โ Sienna said, her tone gentle but leaving no room for argument.
A mischievous glint flashed in Winifredโs eyes. โSorry,โ she said, her voice flat. As Amber looked over, Winifred mouthed another word at her, slow and deliberate, without a soundโโIdiot.โ
Amber wiped away her tears, marched straight over to the bed, and lay down right on Winifredโs right side, scooting her over without a care.
โAmber, are you looking for trouble or what?" Winifred gritted her teeth, feeling Amberโs butt constantly bumping into her. She couldnโt help but wonder, "Does she really think Iโm just gonna put up with this?โ
But Amber wasnโt fazed at all. She flipped the blanket open and called out, โSienna, come on, hurry up!โ
Sienna looked at the spot on the bed. If she slept next to Amber, Winifred would end up all alone on the other side.
Under the covers, Winifredโs hand slowly tightened into a fist. "Is she really going to pick Amber over me?" she thought.
โAmber, how about I sleep in the middle?โ Sienna suggested.
Amber stubbornly shook her head. โNo way! You always used to sleep with me. Why do you have to stop just because sheโs back?โ
โSheโs so biased,โ Amber thought, feeling wronged. Winifred just came over, and Siennaโs already treating her so well. But what about me? I finally managed to get Vivian out of the way.
โI barely even got to enjoy a few days of Siennaโs attention, just the two of us.
And now Winifred just pops up out of nowhere.
โWhy does everyone have to fight me for my sister?!โ
Amber pouted, about to burst into tears again. Winifred reached out and pinched both her cheeks, making Amberโs lips stick out even more as she stared at Winifred in bewilderment.
โIdiot, Iโm warning you, donโt get carried away. Either do as she says, or Iโll be the one sleeping with you tonight.โ Winifredโs face was icy as she gave the warning, her tone fierce.
Amber shook her head hard. โNo way am I sleeping with you!โ
โThen scoot over," Winifred snapped.
Amber was still fuming, but she had no choiceโWinifred really knew how to threaten people.