The lost heiress never forgiven

Chapter 372 Half–Truths and Half–Nods

After thinking for a moment, Sierra carefully asked, “Does your mom… hit you?”

Her heart was in her throat the moment she asked it, terrified Dora might nod.

Thankfully, Dora shook her head.

Sierra let out a small sigh of relief. As they continued walking toward the restroom, she asked again, “Then why don’t you want to be with her?”

This time, Dora didn’t respond.

After a few such interactions, Sierra noticed a pattern. If the question was too complex, Dora might not know how to express herself–or maybe someone had told her not to speak, so she’d just shut down.

Then something struck her. A thought flashed through her mind and she asked, “Dora, the man who took you that day–do you know him?”

She wasn’t sure if she should even bring this up. What if it scared her?

But Dora’s reaction was far calmer than she’d expected. She just trembled slightly, then nodded in response.

Realizing Dora actually recognized the man made Sierra’s breathing quicken.

Is he… your dad?” Sierra

at her blankly. Just as Sierra assumed she didn’t understand the question, Dora nodded–then shook her

puzzled. A nod and a shake?

i

how she followed up, Dora

walking toward them.

them, Dora, Lcould get you a puppy or something else. What kind of animal

arrived, catching the tail end of Sierra’s sentence. She smiled warmly and said, “No wonder Dora likes you so much, Sierra. You’re so thoughtful. I’ve actually been thinking of getting her a pet, too.

still deciding what

“That’s nice.”

1:24 PM.

Half–Truths

Finished

the others.

once again offered to return to the company to help Johnathan. This time, he didn’t shut her down outright. He simply said, “If you can make the arrangements on your end, of course I’d like to have you back. But Dora

“Of course. I was thinking of

response, neither

Sierra couldn’t wait to tell Johnathan about her conversation with Dora and the

think she really doesn’t like Quinn. And I asked her if that man was her dad–she nodded, then shook her head.

for a moment before offering, “What