The Lost Heiress 323

Chapter 323 Quiet Cracks

She didn’t know how to put her feelings into words. Even she felt like she was being petty.

There wasn’t anything she could explain to Dickson, but somehow, he still picked up on her mood.

“Ms. Sierra,” Dickson said, frowning. “Did Mr. Yaeger do something to you?”

Seeing how worried he looked, Sierra smiled. “Of course not. Don’t overthink it.”

“But you don’t seem as happy as before,” he said.

He hadn’t been around much lately, but he could tell how possessive Johnathan was of her. And since he wasn’t really family, Dickson had been careful not to overstep.

Still, these last two visits, Sierra hadn’t looked as cheerful as she used to.

“It’s not like we fought or anything,” Sierra said, trying to explain. “It’s just… we’re still adjusting to each other.”

They came from different backgrounds and had very different views on life. It was only natural that they’d need time to get used to each other.

Plus, so much had been happening lately. Sierra had a lot weighing on her, including the matter with Shane. She still hadn’t found a good moment to bring it up with Johnathan.

Just focus on your

said, “If he ever gives you trouble, just tell me. I’ll go deal with

Johnathan in any way, but there was no way he’d just stand by and watch Sierra get hurt. To him,

That kind

thinking about Johnathan and Quinn again,

return to school. Johnathan drove her there with Dora in the car. As she got out, Dora clearly didn’t want to part with her, so Sierra knelt down and

pick you up as soon

her first day back, and she didn’t know what her schedule would be like. The lab didn’t allow outside visitors, and definitely not kids, so there was no way she could bring

Johnathan stood off to the side, caught off guard by the way she left–no goodbye, no

He glanced at Dora.

She curled into herself

Sierra arrived at the lab, Autumn and the others were already there. The four of

arrived. He looked noticeably older, though

fought hard on their behalf. While they couldn’t partner with official institutions anymore, other opportunities remained unaffected. More importantly, Professor Martin had come up with a new research direction based on a theory Sierra had

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others wouldn’t misunderstand.

Martin. Seeing him this way

responded, “Professor, we’d never think that way. I’ll beat her fair

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