The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 104

Chapter 104 Selective Concern

+8 Pearls

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?”

as she said it, her mind drifted back

had paused for a moment before adjusting his glasses and saying, “Obviously, as your teacher. Have you forgotten? You’re

Sierra didn’t know

more than a teacher normally would. It was clear that he treated her differently, and no matter how much she told herself

from now on, she

Jonathan, she was just

with her because she was gifted

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

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

tried

anxious

him to discharge Dickson. He prescribed a long list of oral and topical

they left, the doctor pulled

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

took the doctor’s

* Pearls

Chapter 104 Selective Concern

in Dickson. He had 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 bracing himself for

taking him home was

was handling the discharge paperwork, she

spotted her, his

are you doing here?” he

wasn’t the hospital where Lily

over, his brows knitting together. “Are you

said, her tone polite yet distant. But as she

way Sierra said “again” was

family, Denise had

giving gifts to