The Lost Heiress 290

When the Flame of Love Fades

Chapter 290 The Line Between Them

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Johnathan glanced at Draven without saying a word. Draven immediately backed up a few steps, afraid the man might suddenly lose it.

Johnathan’s combat skills were no joke–Draven knew he’d be toast in a fight.

Luckily, Sierra came out just then. Draven let out a deep breath of relief and slipped away as fast as he could.

Watching him scurry off, Sierra asked, “What did you do to him?”

“He’s been exploiting my girl. What, I can’t say a few words to him?” Johnathan gave a faint smile.

Sierra didn’t respond. She just got in the car.

Neither of them said anything the whole ride home. Once they arrived, Johnathan didn’t get out right away. Instead, he said, “Sierra, can we talk?”

“Okay.” Sierra knew there was no avoiding it. She also knew this wasn’t something that could be brushed aside.

“You’ve been avoiding me lately. Is it because of what happened that day?”

Johnathan didn’t beat around the bush.

“Yeah,” Sierra admitted, nodding.

think I’m

isn’t wrong. I don’t want to lie to you. Even now, I

was about to explain

know? But I’ve been trying really hard to be the real me. Isn’t that what you wanted? I’ve always had flaws. When I was ten, all I knew how to do was lash out and get angry. Took a lot of hits before I learned to keep it in. Then I realized people preferred the weaker version of me. But with you, I don’t want to fake it. Sierra, just give me a little more time.

sure what he might

words shook Sierra. She wanted to say something, but

the end, she just gave him a hug. Sometimes, a hug said more than

Sierra didn’t forget. In

was strength, invincibility, and

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didn’t completely wipe them out. He left them with

a bit relieved, thinking maybe Johnathan had come

truth: it was all because of

little tricks didn’t work. They’re still together. Sierra

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to show Sierra that Johnathan wasn’t the man

seem to

was just an appetizer,” Shane said calmly. “The real show’s still coming. If once doesn’t work, then

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