The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 12

When the Flame of Love Fades

Chapter 12 Forgiveness

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry!”

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Denise had already been crying uncontrollably when Bradley told them what Sierra had gone through in prison. Now, hearing his direct question, she sobbed so hard she could barely breathe.

“I really did go to see my sister. I handed the money to the prison officials and asked them to take good care of her. But then he found me… He said he was out of money and demanded that I give him more!”

“When I refused, he threatened to drag me away to pay off his debts. I was so scared… I had no choice but to give him the card.”

“I didn’t dare tell you. I didn’t even dare see Sierra. I… I didn’t know she would suffer so much.”

“It’s all my fault… all my fault…”

Denise gasped for breath, her face suddenly going pale before she collapsed.

“Denny!”

Chaos erupted in the Xander household. Some rushed to call for help, others hurried to lift Denise onto the couch, while the rest fretted anxiously.

Upstairs, Sierra stood watching the scene with cold indifference.

She had only come out to get a glass of water, but instead, she was met with this performance.

Sean, carrying Denise toward her room, glanced at Sierra standing at the top of the stairs. His voice was full of impatience. “Move, don’t block the way!”

Sierra remained motionless, looking down at him without a hint of emotion.

She felt nothing.

Not sadness, not anger–just a deep, bone–deep exhaustion.

Feeling anything for them was a waste of time.

The family doctor arrived quickly. Since he had always been in charge of Denise’s health, he was familiar with her condition. It wasn’t long before she regained consciousness.

But even awake, she didn’t stop crying. She struggled to sit up.

“Don’t move, Denny. You need to rest,” Evan said disapprovingly.

“No, Evan, I have to apologize to Sierra. I wronged her.” Denise insisted, trying to get out of bed.

Sean quickly intervened. “Denny, stop moving around. I’ll go get Sierra for you, okay?”

With that, he turned and headed toward Sierra’s room.

Sierra had just finished her shower and was about to go to bed.

She was exhausted.

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her meeting with Shane had been the

was about to turn off the

the knocking grew more persistent, as if the person outside would keep banging forever if she didn’t

sighed and opened

there, irritation clear on his face.

up. Denny wants to

and started walking, assuming

he realized there

he saw Sierra

“Did you not hear

out a

wanted to

was supposed to rush over like a loyal servant, waiting for Denise to forgive

Sean was stunned.

used to the old Sierra–the one who always followed them

snapped at her, but then he remembered what Bradley had told

it’s not like Denny did it on purpose. She even passed out from crying,

knew their bias ran

expected it to

and suddenly, the whole family was ready to move mountains

how many times she had hovered on the brink of

had been beaten, humiliated,

add, She’s your sister. Don’t

cold, lifeless eyes,

that moment, Denise suddenly pushed past Eleanor and Evan, running toward

everyone’s shock, she dropped

It’s all my

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down at Denise, her face emotionless, her gaze

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patience. “It’s not like Denny wanted this to happen! It was that gambler of a father

“Sierra, we should’ve handled this better. If I had known, I would’ve taken care of it myself. I was just too

me. I should have gone to see you… but I was scared. I didn’t want to see you cry. If

How

was filled

Endless excuses.

Endless justifications.

Sierra’s headache pounded.

The noise–so much noise.

felt like she was back

laughter of the

The whispers.

had family who came to see

She had no one.

Three years.

Not a single visitor.