A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 221 Ex-Girlfriend Turned Aunt

Sierra lowered her gaze, her thick lashes casting soft shadows over her eyes. She

bit her lip lightly, her slender fingers twisting the hem of her sweater

unconsciously.

"I didn't look," she murmured, her voice barely audible.

Theo suddenly crouched in front of her, his deep, dark eyes locking onto hers without warning.

Sierra blinked, momentarily stunned. His gaze was warm, carrying a trace of amusement like scattered stardust.

"Why won't you look at me?" Theo teased, his low voice laced with mischief.

Sierra shifted, wanting to stand, but his hands pressed gently against her legs, his touch seeping warmth through the fabric. A shiver ran down her spine, a current of unfamiliar energy surging through her body.

Before she could react, his arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her in with just enough force to close the distance. She stumbled forward, now so close that her nose nearly brushed against his sharp, defined one.

in her hand slipped and dropped on the couch with

are you

voice was deep, slightly raspy, like velvet laced with

and aged sandalwood surrounded her, rich yet not overpowering. The golden embroidery on his cuff shimmered under the soft light, intertwining

spreading from her

whispered, her eyes darting around in

the soft curve of her lips. His gaze darkened, and he leaned in ever

Sierra's heart pounded wildly.

like a live wire. But before he could get any closer,

flashing across his face as he

softly, her voice barely above a whisper as she

up. He reached into his suit jacket and glanced at the caller ID. His

for a bit," he said, his voice

behind him, she lifted a hand to fan her burning face,

stepped out of the neighborhood, he saw Benson standing in front of his car. Under the streetlight, Benson's face appeared particularly

drive off, he spotted a familiar license plate pulling into the neighborhood. After confirming

called Theo