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?

softly, “Please take care of yourself, Ms. Linden. I won't disturb your rest now. I'm

deeply and hurriedly left

she passed by, while Jemima watched her retreating figure, her body tilting slightly

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

pitiful in front of you. I can't stand

your piano. You've been hanging around me all

back!" Janice

see her, I

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

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

this 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 drop sparkling like a pearl. She hesitated momentarily, took the tissue from his hand, and muttered

beside her.