Chapter 112 Stubborn Jemima looked at Sierra with satisfaction evident in her eyes. Then, with an approving nod, she spoke to Cayden.

"Cayden, take Sierra to the piano room. Let her get some practice on the piano."

"Alright." He nodded and left the office with Sierra.

Deep in thought, Jemima watched their backs as they walked out. She had initially planned to take Sierra to the piano room herself but then reminded herself.

She couldn't protect Sierra forever. If Sierra was serious about pursuing piano again, her talent would only push her further into the spotlight. The higher she climbed, the more distractions and challenges she would face. She needed to learn how to navigate that on her own.

Jemima sighed softly and turned back to her desk. Just at that moment, her phone rang.

When she glanced at the screen, she smiled slightly before answering, "Theo, what's up?"

"Nothing much. I just wanted to check how you are recovering, Aunt Jemima." Theo's cool voice came through the line, as distant and composed as always.

"I'm doing well. I'm back at the campus today."

Aunt Jemima, take care of yourself, and don't

showing concern," she teased lightly. "Don't worry,

tone casual but purposeful. "Sierra made it through the preliminaries and into the Marisol Cup

"I knew you'd call me about Sierra,"

Jemima. While I'm at it, I figured I'd also ask about her," he commented casually, as if

playing it

smirked but didn't call him out on it. Instead, she responded in a relaxed tone, "She

this far, don't you think

of encouragement do

she was once your student. If

laugh, thinking, "This kid is forcing me into a

help her, you could hire the top

is," Theo complimented, his

hold back her

thought I'd see the day when you'd learn how to sweet-talk someone. You are putting in the effort for Sierra." She chuckled and finally relented, "Alright, no more teasing. You don't

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