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.”

filled with helplessness. "But... Ms. Linden is really

still want to learn piano?"

Sierra nodded firmly.

not gather a little more to face your teacher

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

to start over.

forgives 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 didn't speak, but he watched her eyes light up,

something else I'd like to ask for your help with,”

couple of days. Once she's out, I'll take you to visit her, but

if she was truly ready to move on

"Don't worry, Uncle Theo. I won't cause you

"Mm."

visit Grandpa Gray with some of his favorite food to thank him for letting you take care of me." Theo was dumbfounded. “He has bad teeth. There's no

remembered that Edward had pretty good teeth, but she didn't dwell on it. “Then, whenever you're