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

He had paused for a moment

know whether to

It was clear that he treated her differently, and no matter how

from now on, she wouldn’t think about it

Jonathan, she was just a student.

more patience with

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

stay in the hospital. The moment he was

doctor refused to discharge him. The more they tried to

anxious

with the doctor, Sierra finally convinced him to discharge Dickson. He prescribed a long list of

the doctor

him to see a therapist,” he

the

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Chapter 104 Selective Concern

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 home was

Sierra was handling the discharge paperwork, she unexpectedly saw

spotted her, his expression mirrored

are you doing here?” he

wasn’t the hospital where Lily usually

over, his brows knitting together.

her tone polite yet distant. But as she met his eyes, something clicked. “Ms.

way Sierra said “again” was

joined the Xander family, Denise

first in her exams or giving gifts to the Xander

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