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."

an unspoken message. Before she could respond, he wiped his hands with a wet tissue and moved to

expression earnest. "Uncle

me?" Theo murmured as he turned to look

about Benson forcing

to trouble

in public instead?" Theo leaned in,

his stare, Sierra grew uneasy. She lowered her

marry Benson than me? Guess

voice lingered in her ears, carrying a trace of mocking amusement. Sierra immediately shook her head, eager to clarify, "No, that's not it! I only went because I had no choice-I don't want

you want to marry me?" he asked as he closed the distance

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

to get married," she whispered, her voice

shadow flickered in Theo's eyes as he spoke in a low, measured tone, "If I hadn't heard the news and arrived in time today, you would already be engaged to Benson. But I can't always rush to your side like I did