A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 354 Letting Things Happen in Due Time

Janet's expression darkened slightly as she rolled her eyes at Sierra. "Such a suck-up. Always trying to please Edward."

Sophie overheard her, and a flash of agreement crossed her eyes. She looked up and asked, "Aunt Sierra, did you only buy clothes for Mr. Gray Senior?"

When Sierra looked over, she showed a look of disappointment. "I thought we'd get something too."

Sierra caught the hint of insinuation in her words and felt a flicker of irritation. "What's their problem today?" she wondered. "Are they deliberately trying to make things difficult for her?"

"If you want something, ask Benson," she replied coolly. "I may be your aunt, but I'm not obligated to buy you gifts."

Sophie's face flushed red. She wanted to snap back but couldn't find the right words. To make matters worse, Benson kept sneaking glances at Sierra, which only made her stomach churn with anger.

They stayed with Edward until 11:00 pm, sharing a meal of ravioli before retiring to their rooms.

bed, nervously clutching a small gift box hidden under her pillow. When the bathroom door opened, she tensed

she mustered her courage, calling out,

Hearing his name, he felt something stir within him. He set aside the towel he'd been using to dry his hair and turned to her

met for a few seconds before she was the first to break. Her voice trembled slightly. "I...Actually,

surprised. The usually composed man couldn't hide his anticipation. "What

straight face, but her sincerity was evident. "I thought it would suit

it and saw the exquisite pair of cufflinks inside, his heart raced. His fingers traced the cool blue sapphire

woman in front of him into his arms and whispered in her ear, "Thank you,

in his heart. "Thank you for coming into my life. Thank you for agreeing to marry me. Thank you... for trying

back and murmured softly, "Happy New

loosened his grip. As he gazed at her gentle, pliant form, a surge of emotion swept through him, and he bent down to kiss

savoring their softness. When she finally relaxed, he seized the

made it hard for her to keep her eyes open. Her hands, resting on his shoulders, grew weaker,

her waist, pulling her even closer. Sierra felt Theo's desire and jolted back to awareness, weakly patting his