A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chater 22 Chapter 22 The Teacher's Disappointment

Jemima looked at Theo in disbelief. After all, he had everything-unparalleled looks and a flawless family background. It seemed that the girl he was pursuing was no ordinary person.

Still, seeing the reserved and quiet Theo smile like this was rare. He must have truly met someone who mattered to him.

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"You sure have a lot of visitors, Aunt Jemima." Theo gestured to the fruit baskets and bouquets that filled most of the room.

"They're all my students. When they heard I was unwell, they insisted on visiting. The Marisol Cup selection is coming up soon, but none of them seem to be practicing seriously."

Jemima's smile faded suddenly, her expression turning somber as if recalling something painful.

deeply and said, "I once had a student who was the most promising and brilliant I'd ever taught. Her talent was beyond anything I'd seen, even rivaling yours and your

words trailed off, and a heavy sigh of regret

and we resonated on a level

furious-furious that she didn't appreciate her talent, wasted what she had, and threw away

stood frozen outside the hospital room, holding a bouquet and a box of pastries. Tears started flowing uncontrollably, and her heart was heavy with guilt. She had let Jemima

A puzzled voice interrupted

her tears and turned to look at the girl. Her dry lips moved as she softly said, "Janice." "It's really you, Sierra!

delicate features twisted with rage. Sierra bit her lip and lowered her head. "I heard Ms. Linden was in the

the nerve to show up here? Leave!” Janice's voice was filled with fury,

to apologize. It was my mistake for leaving back then,”

shoved Sierra, sending

hospital room door. Before she could