Chater 12 Sierra's expression changed slightly, her heart inexplicably speeding up. She averted her gaze from the man's burning stare, her eyes flickering uneasily.

Her hand burned beneath his touch, the heat almost scalding him. Could Theo actually like her?

"My father has always been fond of you. He specifically asked me to take good care of you."

The man spoke calmly. The "father" he mentioned was Grandpa Edward.

Upon hearing this, Sierra's ears turned slightly red. Remembering her wild thoughts just now, she wished she could crawl into a hole out of embarrassment. She must have let her anger at Benson cloud her judgment to think of something so absurd.

So that was the reason. It was because of Edward.

Edward and her grandfather had been close friends for years. Sierra had even stayed at the Gray residence for one month, where Edward had treated her with extraordinary kindness.

She let out a small breath of relief and said, "Thank you, Uncle Theo."

Theo took in her expression, a shadow briefly passing through his gaze. He released her hand and said in a low voice, "Let's go. I'll take you home."

need. I can get back on my own." Sierra quickly

elder. What are you afraid of?" Theo suddenly leaned closer, his

that she was probably overthinking things. Since he was addressing himself

Uncle Theo." She forced a calm tone, pulled open the door,

know she was leaving early and that the bill was settled. She told them to

Theo's calm, cool voice sounded from next

realizing she nearly walked straight into a pillar. Her cheeks flushed as she stammered,

enjoy apologizing that much?" Theo glanced down at her and

had no idea why she always ended up looking clumsy in

and hurt yourself again." He

had no choice but to

impeccably handsome, exuding a cold elegance and a noble aloofness that

her. Theo wasn't as intimidating as she had

and saw Sierra walking out of the restaurant, hand in hand with a man. His brows furrowed deeply, and he strode after

followed behind

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