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.

though he promised his grandfather he’d host a birthday party, he had

“Okay.”

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 comes up, of

her a

can

knew he was calling her out–she had been the especially busy one

running. Pushing herself harder and harder in the lab to feel like she was getting stronger, like she was catching

that if they kept going like

as invincible

to talk about, just like she had her own–three years

to each other’s wounds, not keep hiding and

of that, she

that anymore. I’ll make time on weekends, I’ll talk to the teacher and my seniors too. And if I

Johnathan looked interested. “Any kind

enough that Sierra

ears turning red. She

‘Yes.‘

Johnathan visibly brighten.

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