The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 257

Chapter 257 A Deal Between Lovers

Sierra’s heart skipped a beat. She quickly said,

“Sorry, I didn’t know…”

“It’s fine.”

Johnathan cut her off, his voice calm. “It’s all in the past.”

Is it really in the past?

Sierra looked at his profile. He seemed like he wanted to smile out of habit, but remembering what she had said earlier, he didn’t force it.

“I’ll tell you about it when I’m ready. Just… not right now.”

“Alright!” Sierra agreed easily. “The teacher’s coming back next week. Didn’t you say you wanted to go see him? Want to give him a heads–up or just surprise him?”

“We’ll see. I’m not sure if I’ll have time next week,” Johnathan replied.

He needed to plan for both outcomes.

promised his grandfather he’d host a birthday party, he had a feeling that day wouldn’t

“Okay.”

She just said, “I’m really busy too, but I don’t like this. I think there should be more to life than just research. Mr. Yaeger, how about we make a deal? No matter how busy we are, we keep weekends free. Unless something urgent

gave her a teasing

can stick

calling her out–she had

she had been running. Pushing herself harder and harder in the lab

they

Johnathan wasn’t as invincible as he looked. He

had a past he didn’t want to talk about, just like she had her own–three years behind bars, the things she went through… things she’d never want anyone to

to tend to each

that,

teacher and my seniors too. And if I don’t keep my word, you can

Johnathan looked interested. “Any kind

enough that Sierra

her ears turning red. She pressed her lips together

‘Yes.‘

saw Johnathan visibly

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257 A Deal