The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 262

Chapter 262 The Birthday He Never Celebrates

After some thought, Jade picked up the phone and called his assistant.

“Look into that girl. Sierra.”

Maybe she’d be the breakthrough he needed.

As the days ticked by, Sierra realized Johnathan’s birthday was getting closer–but he hadn’t said a word about it.

She remembered what Mateo had said and, still unsure if it meant anything serious, decided to ask him directly over lunch.

“Ma’am! What a surprise.” Mateo smiled brightly when he saw her.

Sierra didn’t waste time. “That day you told me to pay attention to Johnathan’s birthday—what exactly did you mean?”

She didn’t know if it was a warning, or something symbolic. Either way, it had been stuck in her head for days.

Mateo looked a little conflicted, like he wasn’t sure where to start.

“Is it something you can’t talk about?” she asked.

He shook his head. “It’s not that. I just don’t know how to explain it. It used to be fine, but ever since his mother passed, he doesn’t celebrate his birthday anymore. His mood always seems off around then, even though he hides it well. We’re not exactly sure what happened, but… from what we know, his mom died in a car accident. On his birthday.”

Even with how close they all were, there were still things they didn’t know for certain. But most of them guessed that Johnathan’s mom had been trying to rush back to celebrate with him–and that’s why the accident happened.

had become a

Sierra’s expression turned heavy.

first birthday she shared with Johnathan. She had originally wanted to plan a surprise for him–but now she realized there was nothing

cared deeply about his mother. He’d mentioned her before, but

want to

“It might be worse than

planning a birthday gathering for Johnathan this year. Several high- profile guests had been invited–including

had only just found out himself. And frankly, he was

bring up the topic of birthdays with Johnathan. She watched him closely

didn’t mention it once. He only told her he wouldn’t be able to pick her up and

late.

but

presented himself as calm and composed–especially in

she kept everything bottled up. But in

showed people the best parts of himself.

that’s what hurts the

helpless. But she chose

don’t want to share. No matter how close two people

12:44 PM ·

Birthday He Never

Finished

her mind kept drifting back to him, Sierra spent most of the day distracted–and unfortunately, Professor Martin was

the professor could be, but this was her