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

she bowed deeply and hurriedly left the

saw Sierra's tears falling as she passed by, while Jemima watched her retreating figure, her

her? Why is she so sorrowful now?” Her voice was full of compassion. "Mom, why do

to be pitiful in front of you. I can't stand how fake she is!”

You've been hanging around me all

back!" Janice grabbed

voice softening as she spoke, “I don't hold anything against Sierra, but when I see her, I can't help but

and learn with you again, Aunt Jemima, would you

darker outside the hospital, and the streetlights

eyes were full of tears, each drop sparkling like a pearl. She hesitated momentarily, took the tissue from his hand, and muttered a soft "thank you". However, Theo didn't say

beside her.