A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 293 Support

If Theo had someone he liked, then so be it-they could just get a divorce. That

had been Sierra's plan from the start, anyway.

As for that kiss, she'd just pretend she got bitten by a dog.

She would bury the unusual feelings lingering in her heart deep.

After drying her hair, she stepped out of the bathroom and paused when she saw Theo sitting against the headboard, frowning at a document. She quickly regained her composure and took a pillow. "I'll sleep in the guest room."

Theo's expression darkened. His thin lips pressed together as he got up and blocked her path. "Why?"

Sierra avoided his gaze and tried to keep her voice steady. "We are not suited for sharing a room."

His expression remained unreadable. "A married couple isn't suited to share a room?"

words. Technically speaking, not only was it

Yet...

still holding onto the pillow, unwilling to let go, Theo's eyes flashed with helplessness. He lowered his gaze, patiently saying, "Don't listen to Douglas' nonsense. Melody and I have nothing to

flashed through her mind he had been just as firm back then. And yet, he had

words. She lowered her head and was determined to sleep

had never coaxed anyone before, felt completely at a loss.

be hanging by a thread if he let

of patience, he explained, "Douglas and I grew

her at any point over the past

struggled in his arms, but his explanation stirred something unfamiliar inside her, and her resistance

sit down. He placed both hands on her arms and looked her in the eyes. "If there's ever an

flickered as she

messy hair and coaxed in a calm voice, "We're husband and wife, Sierra. Try trusting me more. Don't be so

tinged with an unexpected trace of joy.

finger lightly tapped between her brows. His voice was low and gentle. "No need to rush with an answer. You have all the time you need to see whether I'm telling