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?

said softly, “Please take care of yourself,

that, she bowed deeply and

by, while Jemima watched her retreating figure, her body

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

be pitiful in front of you. I can't stand how fake

else, go practice your piano. You've been hanging

Janice grabbed her

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

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

the streetlights flickered on. Sierra sat on a bench, tears falling

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 a soft "thank you". However, Theo didn't say anything.

beside her.