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.

startled, the book in her hand slipped

you trying to

was deep, slightly raspy, like velvet laced with danger-intoxicating

The golden embroidery on his cuff shimmered under the soft

burned, the blush spreading from her

close," she whispered, her eyes darting around in panic,

eyes flickered downward, lingering on the soft curve of her lips. His gaze darkened,

Sierra's heart pounded wildly.

a live wire. But before he could get

annoyance flashing

Sierra reminded him softly, her voice barely above a whisper as

He reached into his

step out for a bit," he said, his

him leave. The moment the door shut behind him, she lifted a hand to fan her burning face, desperately trying to

neighborhood, he saw Benson standing in front of his car. Under the streetlight, Benson's

a familiar license plate pulling into the

called Theo