The Lost Heiress 52

Chapter 52 A Place That’s Not Home

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Johnathan’s home didn’t match his outward demeanor. It wasn’t warm or inviting–it was spacious but cold, nearly indistinguishable from a model home. It was big, with only traces of his presence scattered around

It was obvious that no guests ever came here. There weren’t even extra slippers prepared. Johnathan simply handed Sierra his own and walked in barefoot.

Sierra had assumed that when he said he’d provide a meal, he’d just order takeout. But when she saw him rolling up his sleeves after taking off his suit jacket, she realized–he was going to cook himself.

“You can cook?”

Johnathan glanced at her. “Is that surprising?”

Sierra nodded. “Very surprising

“Go sit and rest, or check out the books in the study. You might find something you like.”

“His suggestion tempted her, but she still felt a little awkward. “I can help.”

I don’t make sick people work. Next time, you cook while I rest”

With that, he pushed her out of the kitchen.

Sierra’s fingers twitched slightly. Next time!

She shook her head to stop herself from overthinking and went to the study.

The bookshelves were filled with books–many of them chemistry and biology texts, some of which weren’t even available on the market. Sierra’s eyes lit up.

them, only snapping back to reality when a knock came

against the frame.

“Okay!”

carefully closed the book and followed him

on the table–four dishes and a soup that looked like they had come straight from a high–end restaurant–her

“You made all this?”

single dish is

his sleeves as

and before she realized it, she was looking

assumed he’d have the lean, slightly frail arms of a scholar, but his were strong, well–defined. Even

healthy tone. The fine hairs on his arms were

and slim waist moved with ease, and his lower

strong.

but Sierra suddenly felt a little warm. She quickly looked

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something made by a high–end restaurant.

soup and

even realize it, but when he said that, he radiated a quiet, effortless authority–like someone who was used to having

the less he seemed like the person he

“Mr. Johnathan, is there anything you can’t

seriously, then

he actually answered, she got curious. “What

her and said in all seriousness,

then burst into

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