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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entire day had drained her, but her meeting with Shane had been the

to turn off the lights, a loud knock echoed through the

if the person outside would keep banging forever if

sighed and

his face. “What took you

Denny wants to see

turned and started walking, assuming

steps, he realized there

Sierra still

flared. “Did you not hear me? Denny

out a

wanted to

was supposed to rush over like a

Sean was stunned.

followed them around like a lost puppy, the one who bent over backward to

her, but then he remembered what Bradley had told him

little uncomfortable, he muttered, “I know you’ve been through a lot, but it’s not like Denny did it on purpose. She even

knew their bias

hadn’t expected it to be

had fainted, and suddenly, the whole family was ready to move

they know how many times she had hovered

she had been beaten, humiliated, and treated like an

about to add, She’s your sister. Don’t

he looked into Sierra’s cold, lifeless eyes, the words

Denise suddenly pushed past Eleanor and Evan, running

shock, she dropped

It’s all

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hit me! Do whatever you want! I just

Denise, her face emotionless, her gaze

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

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

but I was scared. I didn’t want to see you cry. If I had gone, I wouldn’t have let

already on her knees. How long do

room was filled with

Endless excuses.

Endless justifications.

Sierra’s headache pounded.

The noise–so much noise.

felt like she was back

of the

The whispers.

who

She had no one.

Three years.

Not a single visitor.