The lost heiress never forgiven

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Chapter 319 Buried Wounds

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Dora clearly adored Sierra. The moment Sierra asked if she wanted to go to the children’s play area downstairs, the little girl agreed without hesitation.

Quinn stroked her daughter’s hair gently and said, “Go on, and make sure to listen to Auntie Sierra.”

Dora nodded obediently. Watching her, Sierra felt a pang in her chest. A child this young shouldn’t have to be this well- behaved. She couldn’t tell if it was just Dora’s nature–or the result of something she’d gone through.

Sierra wanted to know more but knew it wasn’t the right time. She gave Johnathan a quick glance before carrying Dora out of the room.

Dora clung to her trustingly, her little arms wrapped tightly around Sierra’s neck.

“Dora,” Sierra asked softly, “how was life when you and your mom lived overseas? Were you happy every day?”

Dora didn’t speak. Just when Sierra thought she might not answer at all, the child murmured, “I didn’t see Mommy much. She was always busy.”

Sierra’s heart sank. “Then who took care of you? Your dad? Someone else?”

Again, silence. This time, Dora didn’t respond at all–not even after a long wait.

Sierra didn’t press her further. She was just a three–year–old, after all. For now, she could only hope Johnathan would get more answers inside.

Inside the hospital room, the silence was heavy.

Johnathan waited, but when Quinn stayed quiet, he finally broke the stillness. “What? Do I need to beg you to speak?”

“Johnathan…”

Quinn’s voice trembled–equal parts fear and sorrow.

demanded. “Tell me everything.

was barely holding

said nothing,

Johnathan over the edge. “Fine.

flashed across Quinn’s face. “No–please,

humiliated. “Just… give me

a bitter laugh. “Dignity? What’s more important–your pride or

an answer. “Do you even know Dora’s test

Quinn looked

“You really didn’t know?”

gaze turned sharp. “She never told you she

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finally said, “Actually… I only had her for a few

back to me until two

do you mean?” Johnathan’s eyes

on the crucial point immediately. But no matter how he pushed, Quinn refused

His voice dropped, cold and flat. “Fine. Don’t talk.

help, then I’m done. I won’t get involved in

to leave–but

me,” she cried, clinging to

coldly. “You’re the one

that,” she said, shaking her head wildly. “I just… I didn’t know how to

all I

down her face as she clung to him,