A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 162 Marry Me

Once he finished tending to her wounds, Theo took out a pair of brand-new cotton slippers and gently placed them on Sierra's feet.

One side of the slipper had a plush star, and the other a soft, fuzzy moon.

Sierra's eyes lit up as she looked at them. "Uncle Theo, these slippers are so cute."

Her eyes sparkled like a crescent moon, catching the soft glow of the night. Theo watched her quietly, a faint, nearly imperceptible smile playing at the corners of his lips.

"I saw them and immediately thought of you."

His voice carried through the night, imbued with the crisp chill of late autumn-low and husky, as if it could settle deep into one's soul.

A ripple of emotion stirred in Sierra's chest, breaking the calm. "Thank you," she whispered.

"In the future, don't force yourself to wear shoes that don't fit."

Before she could respond, he wiped his hands with a wet tissue and moved to the driver's

turned to him, her expression earnest.

he turned to look at her, his eyes flickering with a hint

asking why she hadn't told him about Benson forcing her into marriage. Under his intense gaze,

want to trouble you," she

you afraid I'd propose to you in public instead?" Theo leaned in, his dark, unwavering gaze fixed on her,

uneasy. She lowered her head, biting her

you'd rather marry Benson than me? Guess I wasted

trace of mocking amusement. Sierra immediately shook her head, eager to clarify, "No, that's not it! I only went because

marry me?" he

skipped a beat. She lifted her gaze to meet his eyes, the depth of his stare making her ears burn with a rush

I don't want to get married," she whispered, her voice barely above a breath as

measured tone, "If I hadn't heard the news and arrived in time today, you would already