Chapter 218 Clearing Things Up

"Maybe."

However, if Theo knew, there was no way he wouldn't have called Sierra at least once.

Just then, the doorbell rang. Madison's eyes lit up. "That must be Theo! I'll get it." She jumped up, practically rushing to the door.

Sierra also looked up, a flicker of anticipation in her gaze as she watched the entrance.

Yet, when Madison swung the door open, her smile vanished instantly. Standing outside was Benson. Her face dropped, and she moved to slam the door shut without hesitation.

Benson reacted quickly, pushing against it with his hand before it could close on him.

Not nearly as strong as him, she struggled to force him out, her face full of hostility. "What the hell are you doing here, Benson? You're not welcome."

gone out to buy groceries and probably wouldn't be

her to Sierra, who was sitting by the balcony. His eyes softened, filled with guilt. In a

see you. Leave now." Madison snapped, not

only here to apologize. That's it.

your

hard to shut the door, but Benson pushed against it, and the two of them were locked in a standoff

and stood up. "Benson, there's nothing left for us to

was emotionless, her face

gotten. His throat was dry as he spoke. "Cee, I really am sorry. I was reckless. I hurt you. I didn't mean

was dislocated, Benson. Do you know she still can't fully lift her left arm? She has a piano competition in a few days, and she's stuck like this

his sides, his gaze falling to her shoulder. Guilt weighed heavily in his

she cut in sharply. "You already did. If you have any decency

eyes stayed locked on Sierra as he spoke again. "I saw the things people are saying about you online. I know it's bad. That's why I came to check on you. You shouldn't compete, Cee. It's obvious someone is out to get

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