Chapter 407 A Choice of the Heart

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Johnathan had never been particularly fond of children. The only reason he paid extra attention to Dora was because Sierra cared so much about her. But that didn’t mean he agreed with the idea of adopting her

He didn’t want anyone interfering with his and Sierra’s life. And after everything Quinn had done, he couldn’t help but feel wary.

Dora was too sharp for her age. Who knew if she might grow up to be another Quinn?

He kept those thoughts to himself, but he hoped Sierra would think things through carefully.

“We’re not lacking financially,” he said. “But you and I are always busy. We wouldn’t be able to spend much time with her. And I think what she needs most… is companionship.”

That struck a chord with Sierra. She hadn’t been fully committed to the idea anyway, and his words shook her even more.

After a pause, she said, “Then let’s find her a good home. One where she’ll be treated well.”

Johnathan quietly let out a breath of relief. “I’ll have someone start looking. In the meantime, my assistant

can watch over her.”

“No need for now,” Sierra quickly replied. “I still have a few days–I can spend more time with her.”

Johnathan frowned. “Don’t forget, the exchange is coming up soon.”

deal, and Sierra hesitated. But then

and the others can take care of

arrived with an update. With Quinn incapacitated and no new leads available, the military believed Dora might still hold useful information. At the same time, the organization could pose a threat to her–so Dora would remain under protective custody

a request for

you. So if

children wouldn’t be able to

known how to ask for

understood the weight of this task and nodded. “Don’t worry. I’ll do

was terrifying–and needed to be dismantled. Sierra wanted to do

locked away and

Sierra asked questions, she answered

gently, “I want to ask you about before. What

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Choice of

out to

moment. “I was in a room a lot. There were lots of

and Johnathan exchanged a look. It

there other kids

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people. But

father–did you ever see him

sometimes it was another. Mommy didn’t come often. When she did, they said she was my mommy and told me to

made Sierra’s heart

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