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

others can take care of

enough, Stone soon arrived with an update. With Quinn incapacitated and no new leads available, the military believed Dora might still hold useful information. At the same

also had a request

you,” he said. “She’s willing to talk to you. So if possible, we’d like you to try asking her about

be able to

aware. She had known how to ask for

and nodded.

needed to be dismantled.

been locked away and would no longer be forcing her to take medicine, she began to relax,

Sierra asked questions,

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

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Choice of the

out to

was in a room a lot. There were lots of people in white

a look. It sounded like

kids besides you?” Sierra

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of people. But I was

said softly, “your father–did you

was another. Mommy didn’t come

Dora spoke made

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