A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 66 Chapter 66 Thoughts

Theo watched Sierra's face tum crimson, and his eyes filled with even more amusement. “Really? I thought you liked this kind of man,” he said lazily, and histone was laced with a hint of teasing.

Sierra caught the implication and shot him a reproachful glance. “Uncle Then, you're getting better and better at joking."

He smiled faintly as his gaze shifted to her feet. He pursed his lips together slightly before asking in a low voice, "Do they still hurt?"

She shook her head and smiled softly. "Not anymore. Thank you, Uncle Theo. Maddy told me you spent two days looking for me. You've gone to so much trouble for

me

"It wasn't trouble. His dark eyes glimmered as he looked at her eamestly. "It was my concem.

She froze for a moment, and her eyes inadvertently locked with his deep, dark gaze. Her heartbeat quickened, and she felt a sudden sense of panic.

blinked, breaking eye contact, and let out an awkward laugh. “Of course. Anyone would be concemed after seeing me in

never

lips curled into a distinct

like a soft rasp

fell into Sierra's ears, malding her heart pound wildly. Madison's words about him replayed in

man. His looks, his eyes, his voice-they could easily stir a person's

and letting you

didn't grow up with a father's love, but with you, I've felt a sense of safety I've never known. If my father had cared for me the way

and his eyes

saying she saw him

me the most among all my elders. I'm truly grateful to you." Sierra

pursed his thin line. His smile disappeared instantly, and the faint crease between his brows revealed a trace of