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."

get back on my own."

of?" Theo suddenly leaned closer, his

that she was probably overthinking

have to trouble you then, Uncle Theo." She forced a calm

them know she was leaving early and

grabbed her arm, making her gasp in surprise. Theo's calm, cool voice sounded from next to her. "Watch where you're

Her cheeks flushed as

apologizing that much?" Theo glanced

deeply awkward. She had no idea why she always ended up looking clumsy in

hold your hand so you won't trip and hurt yourself again." He

had no choice but to follow his

profile was impeccably handsome, exuding a cold elegance and a noble aloofness

warmth radiating from him surprised her. Theo wasn't as intimidating as she had thought. "Mr. Gray,

when her comment made him pause. He immediately looked up and saw Sierra walking out of the restaurant, hand in hand with a man. His brows furrowed deeply,

followed

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