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.

and said, "I once had a student who was the most promising and brilliant I'd ever taught. Her

words trailed off,

understood whatever I said immediately, and we resonated on a level I rarely experienced with

all up. I was furious-furious that she didn't appreciate her talent, wasted what she had, and threw away years of hard

stood frozen outside the hospital room, holding a bouquet and a box of pastries. Tears started flowing uncontrollably, and her heart

voice interrupted her

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

her lip and

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

want to apologize.

listen. She shoved Sierra, sending the bouquet and pastries scattering to the

stumbled, her back hitting the hospital room door. Before she could fall, a hand caught her. She turned to