A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 400 Responsibility

Every corner of the villa reflected the presence of its female owner.

"You really have changed," Douglas remarked, watching Theo lean against a pink floral pillow while working on his laptop.

"Married life. You wouldn't understand," Theo replied in a flat tone without even looking up. Yet, somehow, Douglas could hear the unmistakable hint of satisfaction.

A lifelong bachelor like him was at a loss for words.

Sierra came downstairs after finishing her piano practice, absentmindedly massaging her wrist as she walked, still thinking about a problem she had encountered.

"Are you done practicing? Are you tired?" Theo heard her footsteps and immediately got up, waiting for her at the bottom of the stairs.

The bachelor, seated on the couch, watched as they naturally took each other's hands, suddenly feeling like he was being hit with relationship envy. Maybe it was enough to last him through lunch.

"Sierra." Without Melody around, Douglas seemed much more normal. He stood up and greeted her politely.

Sierra didn't respond. Instead, she looked at Theo as if silently asking the purpose of Douglas' visit.

before explaining in a low voice, "He said

gifts and the folder on the coffee table. "Sierra, I was foolish last time.

He bowed sincerely.

she replied, "You're courteous, Mr.

made it clear that she was forgiving him as

matter how he and Theo interacted in the future, she wouldn't

hoping he would step

Theo and I have been good friends for years. There's no

apologize. I hope you can let this go

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flickered as she replied in a cold voice, "Using Theo's name all the time, won't work. If you're apologizing sincerely, then I accept it. This matter ends here. If that's not enough for you, you can

had no choice but to push the gifts toward her. "Just take them.

he turned and left,

the first time, they had nothing to say to each other. Douglas sighed, thinking that the damage had been

if she still won't accept it, you..." He trailed off, raising his