A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chater 24 Chapter 24 Encouragement

Theo's voice was steady and unyielding as he spoke, “Since you've made your choice, you must have the courage to face the consequences."

Sierra trembled slightly, biting her lip. "You're right, Uncle Theo. I don't have the right to ask Ms. Linden for forgiveness.

"I had hoped to apologize sincerely to her today. But I couldn't even lift my head to face her when I was there.

"I know she must be very disappointed in me. She probably won't forgive me, and she probably doesn't want to see me."

Her voice faltered as she looked up at the dark sky, fighting back the tears that threatened to spill.

Theo observed her quietly before responding, “How can you be so sure she won't forgive you? You haven't even tried.

“Retreating before your battle is like a turtle hiding in its shell, never seeing the world outside.”

blinked, her eyes wet and filled with helplessness. "But... Ms. Linden is

you still want to learn piano?" Theo

Sierra nodded firmly.

over, why not gather a little more to face your teacher and confront the person

her mind. She looked at him, gratitude shining in her eyes. "Thank

to start over.

me or continues to teach me, I will keep learning piano because it's what I love. I want to rediscover who I used to be.” Theo

there's something else I'd like to ask

"Aunt Jemima will be discharged from the hospital in a couple of days. Once she's out, I'll take you to visit her, but I won't speak on your behalf. It's up

to see if she was truly ready to move on

nodded eagerly. "Don't worry, Uncle Theo. I

"Mm."

favorite food to thank him for letting you take care of me." Theo

on it. “Then, whenever you're free,