Chater 27 Chapter 27 Don't Dislike Him

Sierra asked Theo as they reached the car. The bouquet in her hands filled her with a sense of unease.

Theo turned to look at her, his dark eyes deep and complex. Sierra quickly glanced away, unable to meet his gaze. It felt like his eyes were pulling her into a bottomless pit.

“Are you worried about being misunderstood?” he asked, his gaze sharp and penetrating.

Sierra didn't know how to react to his question. “I'm afraid I might cause trouble for you, Uncle Theo."

“So it's not that you dislike me?” He took a step closer, asking softly. He towered over her, and she was completely engulfed in his shadow.

She looked up, his handsome face now just inches away. Her heart raced uncontrollably.

Sierra forced herself to stay calm. She shook her head and said, “No. I have nothing but respect for you, Uncle Theo."

chuckled, his eyes glinting with a

ran through her, and for a moment, she couldn't find the words to respond. Theo's eyes never left her, noticing how her lips tightened in nervousness. A soft sigh escaped him. Perhaps he had been too quick to press her. "This word makes me sound too old,”

when he saw her relax at

Theo, you're very young. Not old at all,” Sierra quickly

his eyes, and a small smile tugged at his lips. "Get in the car. I'll drive

dropping Sierra off, it began to drizzle. Theo glanced at the message on his phone, a shadow crossing his dark eyes. His voice turned cold.

responded respectfully, then

stern expression, while Benson sat stiffly on the other sofa. His head was lowered, and his posture was tense as if he had done

on Benson was serious,

parted her lips to speak but was stopped by Liam's hand gently pressing down

exchanged a glance, and Liam shook

stepped into the room. The black umbrella he held shielded

shrouded in

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