The lost heiress never forgiven

Chapter 433 The Promise Before the Storm

Chapter 433 The Promise Before the Storm

“You’re being foolish!”

Wayne shot Chase a hard glare. “I know this is hard on you, but we don’t have a choice. We have to think about the bigger picture.”

“Don’t talk to me about the bigger picture, Dad. I hate those words the most,” Chase snapped. “If it weren’t for the so–called ‘greater good‘ back then, Wendy wouldn’t have… I’ve already failed her once. I won’t make any more compromises.”

With that, Chase turned and walked away, leaving Wayne slumped with exhaustion.

He knew his son had never truly let go of the past. All these years, Chase had carried the weight of guilt. He had no idea how to face Johnathan.

On one hand, he wanted to treat Johnathan well. But every time the past came up, the pain hit him all over again.

Wayne understood. What had happened back then was wrong. But there was no undoing it now. What was left to do but carry on?

After a moment, Wayne let out a long breath. “Call Jose.”

“Yes, sir.”

The butler bowed and left.

Inside, Sierra woke up after just a few hours of rest. The moment she moved, Johnathan stirred awake too.

“Why not sleep a little longer?” he asked.

“That was plenty.”

Sierra glanced out the window–it was already dark. “I’m going to cook something.”

She hadn’t stepped into a kitchen in a long time.

Johnathan didn’t stop her. In fact, he smiled. “I’ll help wash the vegetables.”

right now anyway. And even if he could, Sierra would never

and asked him to send

a simple

long/since I cooked.

“I think it’s perfect.”

them didn’t mention the drug, the lab, or anything grim. They just sat together like an ordinary couple, eating dinner and

passed, Johnathan’s hands began to

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“Mr. Yaeger, did you forget you’re not supposed to be moving around too

won’t move. You move. How’s

in her ear, coaxing

the end,

they shed their layers, they saw clearly in each other’s eyes the pain they had tried so hard to hide. Both had

they kept their tenderness hidden, showing

had never responded to him like this before–like a phantom

his eyes away. His breathing turned

in the quietest

I make it through tomorrow, marry

Johnathan was shocked by the words

he had never

distant. Maybe even dangerous. He worried that what he had with Sierra could end

feelings for her would fade with

But they didn’t.

stronger. He wanted to hold her close, fuse

someone meant/so much to

survived this… he wanted a home. A

he swore he’d be the best father

flowers,

ncy.

heart raced as