The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 384

Chapter 384 Buried Lies

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That day at the funeral, his uncle had seemed ready to take him away. But in the end, he left him behind.

Not long after, the Yaeger family vanished. Word was they’d gone abroad. Before leaving, they handed over a massive portion of their assets to Johnathan—including private islands and family estates.

Johnathan had his doubts, even then. He’d contacted his uncle, but the man sounded irritated, especially when Johnathan asked to visit. He was flatly refused.

His uncle’s exact words: his grandparents were getting old. Burying their own daughter had left them emotionally shattered, and seeing Johnathan would only bring back painful memories. It was better not to visit–or even contact them.

At the time, Johnathan had just hit his teens. He was sensitive and easily affected. After being rejected like that, he never reached out again.

In his twenties, the thought returned. He started sending gifts to their last known address–just to show he still cared, even if from afar.

For years, those gifts were always received. He never questioned it–until today. A casual conversation had stirred up long- dormant suspicions.

He couldn’t put a name to the feeling, but it was clear now–Chase was hiding something. Maybe his uncle and grandparents

were too.

Johnathan sat lost in thought. Since his mood didn’t seem affected, Sierra let him be. She finished cooking and called him over when the food was ready.

When he saw the dishes laid out, Johnathan realized just how long he’d been zoned out.

was thinking

Normally,

cooking once in a while. If I don’t keep at it, I’ll forget how to do

forget, that’s fine. I can handle

pulled her into her seat as he spoke. Then, after a brief pause, he said, “I think they’re hiding something from me. Sierra, do you think I should

been a decisive man. For him to ask

if he started pulling at those threads, everything he’d believed for years might fall apart. All his determination, all

it carefully and asked, “What do you really want? Do you want

don’t know.” For once, Johnathan admitted

don’t rush. Figure out what your heart truly wants before you decide. It’s already been years. A few more days

calmed him. She was right. He needed time

the tension in his body eased.

leaving, Chase had hesitated for a long time before making a call he hadn’t made

years.

about you today. I don’t think we can keep this

know we need to keep it quiet–but

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7:46 PM

Chapter 384 Buried Lies

I’ll do

doing well. He’s found

know. I’ll protect him. It’s

while before calling for a

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