A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chater 23 Chapter 23 Comfort

Jemima looked at Sierra, her gaze mixed with longing and frustration.

After a long pause, she spoke softly, "You may not have wronged me, but you've wronged yourself. It's been so long, and I'm not angry anymore. I'm glad you came to see me. I'm fine, really."

Tears welled up in Sierra's eyes.

Jemima's voice, which had hitherto always been warm and kind, now sounded distant and cold.

She was probably still angry with her. But Sierra couldn't bring herself to ask to return to school and to be taught by Jemima again.

She had hurt Jemima. What right did she have to seek forgiveness?

lowered her head and said softly, “Please take care of yourself, Ms. Linden. I won't disturb your

bowed deeply and hurriedly

tears falling as she passed by, while Jemima watched her retreating figure,

is she so sorrowful now?” Her voice was full of compassion. "Mom, why do you care about her? She's fine.

just pretending to be pitiful in front of you. I can't stand how fake she is!” Janice sneered, her

You've been hanging around me all day.” Jemima replied

Janice grabbed her bag

as she spoke, “I don't hold anything against Sierra, but when I see her, I can't help but think about when she gave

asked gently, “If she decided to come back and learn with you again, Aunt

grew darker outside the hospital, and the streetlights flickered on. Sierra

scene as he stepped outside. His lips tightened, and he sat beside her, offering a tissue. Sierra looked up at him. Under the dim light, her eyes were full of tears, each

beside her.