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?”

said it, her mind drifted back to

for a moment before adjusting his glasses and saying,

didn’t know whether to feel

a teacher normally would. It was clear that he treated her differently, and no matter how much she told herself not to overthink it, she couldn’t help but

she wouldn’t think about it

Jonathan, she was just a

simply had more patience with

do was make sure she didn’t disappoint him–to

The moment he was awake, he insisted

to discharge him. The more they tried to

anxious

to discharge Dickson. He prescribed a long list of oral and topical medications for his

left, the doctor pulled

took him to see a therapist,” he advised. “He’s showing clear signs of psychological

took the doctor’s words

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Chapter 104 Selective Concern

become extremely sensitive–flinching at the smallest noises, constantly on edge. Whenever he saw a stranger, his eyes filled with unease as if he was

taking him

handling the discharge paperwork, she unexpectedly saw Bradley striding through

spotted her, his

you doing here?” he

the hospital

looked her over, his brows knitting together. “Are you

fine, but thank you for your concern, Mr. Xander, Sierra said, her tone polite yet distant.

way Sierra said “again” was

joined the Xander family, Denise

exams or giving gifts to the Xander family. It was as if she was always sick or on