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.

snapping back to reality

the frame. “Dinner’s

“Okay!”

closed the book and

that looked

“You made all this?”

single

sleeves as he

motion caught Sierra’s eye, and before she realized

what she had imagined. She had assumed he’d have the lean, slightly frail arms of a scholar, but his

of someone who spent all their time indoors–it was a healthy tone. The fine hairs on his arms were a bit thick, giving him a rugged, untamed feel,

broad shoulders and slim waist moved with ease,

strong.

a little warm. She quickly looked away, focusing on

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high–end restaurant. Even the knife work and presentation were

and said

it, but when he said that, he radiated a quiet,

with him, the less he seemed like the person he pretended to

grinned. “Mr. Johnathan, is there

about it seriously,

joking, but when he actually answered, she got curious.

looked at her and said in all seriousness,

then

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