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.”

filled with

you still want to

Sierra nodded firmly.

courage to start over, why not gather a little more to face your teacher and confront

something clicked in her mind. She looked at him, gratitude shining in her eyes. "Thank you, Uncle Theo. I understand now.

to start over.

who I used to be.” Theo didn't speak, but he watched her

to ask for your help with,”

and said, "Aunt Jemima will be discharged from the hospital in a couple of days. Once

wanted to see if she was truly ready to move on from

worry, Uncle Theo. I won't cause you

"Mm."

letting you take care of me." Theo was dumbfounded. “He has

on it. “Then, whenever you're free, I'd like to invite you to dinner to thank you for

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