The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 104

Chapter 104 Selective Concern

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The so–called “bullies” in that place were nothing more than pawns–just puppets controlled by Shane.

Inside the hospital room, the silence was heavy. Dickson sat there, his mouth slightly open, staring at Sierra. He didn’t dare ask what she had been through back then, nor did he have the courage to ask if Daphne had suffered the same way.

Outside the room, Jonathan stood still, his hand resting on the doorknob, but he didn’t push it open.

He had heard every word.

A flicker of something dark flashed through his eyes, something even he hadn’t noticed before–cold, restrained fury.

After a while, the conversation inside the hospital room shifted to something else. Only then did Jonathan finally knock on the door and step inside.

“Is Dickson’s awake! Perfect timing–1 brought food Jonathan walked over and set down the takeout containers one by one. “The doctor said his wounds are inflamed, so he should stick to light meals.” He handed Sierra a set of utensils. “You should eat something too.”

Thank you, Mr.Jonathan, Sierra said politely, taking the utensils herself.

Jonathan glanced at her briefly, his lips pressing together in a faint line.

After they ate, Jonathan had other matters to attend to, so he left first.

As soon as he was gone, Dickson hesitated before asking. “Sierra… did you and Mr. Jonathan have a fight?”

Something about them seemed different. The way they spoke to each other felt distant–nothing like before.

“Of course not” Sierra said with a forced smile. “Mr. Jonathan is such a kind person. Why would I ever fight with him?”

mind drifted

moment before adjusting

that moment, Sierra didn’t know whether to feel relieved

would. It was clear that he treated her differently,

on, she wouldn’t

Jonathan, she was just a

patience with her because

was make sure she didn’t disappoint him–to repay the kindness he

in the hospital. The moment he was awake, he insisted

tried to stop him, the more agitated

anxious

it over with the doctor, Sierra finally convinced him to discharge Dickson. He prescribed a

the doctor pulled Sierra

if you took him to see a

the

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Chapter 104 Selective Concern

extremely sensitive–flinching at the smallest noises, constantly on edge. Whenever he saw a stranger, his eyes

him home was

discharge paperwork, she unexpectedly

spotted her, his expression

doing here?” he

hospital where Lily

his brows knitting together. “Are you

perfectly fine, but thank you for your concern, Mr. Xander, Sierra said, her tone polite yet distant. But as she met his eyes, something clicked. “Ms. Denise is

Sierra said

the Xander family, Denise had been constantly

it was placing first in her exams or giving gifts to the Xander family. It was as