The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 1

Chapter 1 Bloodline

Denise Xander driving without a license, causing an accident that killed someone, and forcing Sierra to take the fall. “Denny isn’t well, and she doesn’t have a license. She’ll get a heavy sentence. You’re the only one who can help her.” Sierra refused, but Bradley brought up her grandmother. “You know your adoptive family’s situation. Your grandmother is still in the hospital. Her treatment is expensive, and they can’t afford it.” Bradley continued, “If you agree, I’ll get the best doctors for your grandmother. I’ll hire the best lawyers for you. You won’t be in any real trouble—at worst, it’s just a few months in prison.” Bradley tried to persuade her further. “I would never let anything happen to you. You’re my real sister. Trust me.” She had still held onto hope back then. She had waited. And waited. She spent three years waiting for someone to take her home. Now, she wouldn’t believe them again. The atmosphere in the car was suffocating. Bradley glanced at Sierra through the rearview mirror. She was sitting quietly in the farthest corner of the backseat, taking up as little space as possible. His brows furrowed. She hadn’t been like this before. She used to trail behind them all the time, always trying to find something to talk about. If they so much as spoke a few words to her, she would be happy for days. But now, she was completely silent. Thinking about the three years she had spent locked up, Bradley felt an unfamiliar pang of guilt. He tried to make conversation. “Dad’s on a business trip, but everyone else is home. They’re all waiting for you. Aren’t you happy?” Happy? If she had heard this before, she would have been ecstatic. But now, she felt nothing. She had long since stopped hoping for their love. She didn’t respond to Bradley’s question. Instead, she asked in a soft voice, “Can you take me to see my grandmother?” Right now, the only person she wanted to see was her grandmother—the only person in the world who had ever been good to her. After that, she needed to find a way to get back to school. She didn’t care about family anymore. She just wanted to resume her studies in chemistry and biology. Only by developing more medications could she gain the ability to bring her grandmother out of that hospital—only then would she have the power to stand against the Xander family. Bradley’s face instantly turned cold. “Sierra, we are your