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.

what I’m doing. Just focus on

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

way he’d just stand by and watch Sierra get hurt. To him, she was already

That kind of unconditional protection

and Quinn again, and suddenly,

to return to school. Johnathan drove her there with Dora in the car. As she got out, Dora clearly

pick you up as

schedule would be like. The lab didn’t allow outside visitors, and definitely

little head before heading inside. Johnathan stood off to the side,

He glanced at Dora.

to emotional shifts, and Dora was especially so. She curled into herself like a little ball. Johnathan softened his

arrived at the lab, Autumn and the others were already there. The four of them glanced toward Azure’s empty desk, their expressions filled

He looked noticeably older, though his energy was still

school had 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

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others wouldn’t misunderstand.

Professor Martin. Seeing him this way left the students with a strange feeling

never think that

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