A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 44 Chapter 44 She Has No Home

Sierra's expression shifted slightly as she answered Vera's call. "Hello, Mom,"

"Cee, it's your brother's birthday today. Come home for damer."

"Mom, I've been really busy lately. I already sent my gift for him to the house. I'll come by as soon as I finish everything."

"Cee, you..."

Before Vera could finish, a burst of noise interrupted the call. A few seconds later, William's cold, disapproving voice came through.

"Today is your brother's 20th birthday. Bring Benson with you and come home tonight.”

Siena frowned, responding. “He's busy with work. He doesn't have time.”

make excuses," William

refuse, I'll call Benson myself to see if he's really busy or if it's just you not wanting to come back Have you been away for so long that you've forgotten

the sarcasm and threats in William's voice, Siema's grip on the

took a deep breath, and forced back the bitterness and hurt rising inside her. She said softly, "I understand. I'll

coldly

limply, her nose tingling as she fought to swallow the lump in her throat. Home? She hadn't had a real home

wanted her to come back because of her connection to Benson. Without

William about her breakup

6:00p.m., Sierra returned to the

darkened when he saw her come in alone. He immediately asked, "Where's Benson? Didn't I tell you to bring

gift he's going to give me!" Xavier chimed in from the

always generous, off

every year on his birthday. Xavier was eagerly awaiting this year's present, planning to show

pale face, Vera stood up, smiling as she tried to ease the tension. "Maybe Benson is just busy with work.