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 at the

against the frame.

“Okay!”

and followed him to

and a soup that looked like

“You made all this?”

single dish

his sleeves

eye, and before she

had assumed he’d have the lean, slightly frail arms of a scholar, but his were strong, well–defined. Even though he wasn’t flexing, the power beneath his

their time indoors–it was a healthy tone. The fine hairs on his

table, his broad shoulders and slim waist moved with ease, and his lower torso looked particularly solid

strong.

Sierra suddenly felt a little warm. She

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taste was exactly like something made by a high–end restaurant. Even the knife work and presentation

sipped his soup and said flatly. “Didn’t

didn’t even realize it, but when he said that, he radiated a quiet, effortless authority–like someone

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

Johnathan, is

seriously, then

he actually

at her and said in

then burst

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