A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chater 16 Chapter 16 Disappointment

Benson's expression shifted several times before he finally spoke. "You were the one who made the first move. I didn't intend to hurt you."

"You always have an excuse."

Sierra let out a mocking laugh as if she had already predicted what he would say. Yet, despite her expectations, a wave of sadness and disappointment still washed over her heart.

Guilt flashed briefly in Benson's gaze before suspicion clouded his features, his brows furrowing tightly.

"You seemed perfectly fine yesterday. Why would you suddenly need to go to the hospital at night?"

"It's thanks to your dear assistant, Sophie. She immediately grabbed my wound and pressed down hard, fully intending to make it worse until it tore

open.

pushed her away because of the pain. But you only had eyes for her and didn't

sarcasm, and Benson's expression darkened like a brewing storm. It suddenly made sense why she had reacted so strongly when

you tell me at the time?" he asked with

her eyes to meet his. "Would you have believed me if I

brows furrowed deeper as he muttered, "Sophie wouldn't do something like that on purpose. It must have been

crumbled. Even a single word of concern from him could have eased the ache in her heart. Yet, he had sided

“I know your injury was my fault, but hitting Sophie wasn't right. If you apologize to her, we can put this behind us. I'll even propose to you properly

heard him. He spoke as though proposing to her was some grand

nothing wrong. “Benson, you've never understood me. I never

coming back to the

she turned and walked out of the office without looking

aside with enough force to send it toppling. The noise reverberated through the office,