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Theo watched Sierra's face tum crimson, and his eyes filled with even more amusement. “Really? | thought you
liked this kind of man,” he said lazily, and histone was laced with a hint of teasing.
Sierra caught the implication and shot him a reproachful glance. “Uncle Then, you're getting better and better at
joking."
He smiled faintly as his gaze shifted to her feet. He pursed his lips together slightly before asking in a low voice,
"Do they still hurt?"
She shook her head and smiled softly. "Not anymore. Thank you, Uncle Theo. Maddy toldyou spent two days
looking for me. You've gone to so much trouble for
me
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"It wasn't trouble. His dark eyes glimmered as he looked at her eamestly. "It was my concem.
She froze for a moment, and her eyes inadvertently locked with his deep, dark gaze. Her heartbeat quickened,
and she felt a sudden sense of panic.
She quickly blinked, breaking eye contact, and let out an awkward laugh. “Of course. Anyone would be
concemed after seeingin such a sorry state. | must be the most troublesperson you've ever met."
nusual. "You've never been a
He took in her evasive demeanor, and the corners of his lips curled into a distinct smile. The light in his eyes
seemed even deeper than trouble to me.
His voice was low and magnetic, like a soft rasp against her eardrums, alluring and sensual.
The words fell into Sierra's ears, malding her heart pound wildly. Madison's words about him replayed in her
mind, and her fingers unconsciously tensed and gripped at the sheets.
Just as Madison had said, Theo was indeed an incredibly charming man. His looks, his eyes, his voice-they could
easily stir a person's heart. And his words were undeniably ambiguous
“It's my fault for not finding you sooner and letting you suffer this time,” his deep voice sounded again.
She took a deep breath and forced herself to stay calm. She responded, “Uncle Theo, | didn't grow up with a
father's love, but with you, I've felt a sense of safety I've never known. If my father had cared forthe way
you do, it would have been wonderful."
His brows furrowed slightly, and his eyes grew darker.
Was she saying she saw him as a father figure?
“Apart from my grandfather and mother, you're the one who cares forthe most among all my elders. I'm
truly grateful to you." Sierra continued, and her eyes were filled with sincere gratitude.
He pursed his thin line. His smile disappeared instantly, and the faint crease between his brows revealed a trace
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmof frustration.
"Do you think I'm old?” His voice was low, carrying an undercurrent of displeasure.
She shook her head quickly and explained, "You've misunderstood, Uncle Theo. I'm not saying you're old. I'm just
saying that the respect | have for you is the sas | have for my grandfather and Grandpa Edward.”
At this, his brows furrowed even deeper. What had he done to make her see him as an elder more and more? Did
she truly not sense his feelings at all? Or was she intentionally pretending not to understand?
"Sletta"
"Cer, I'm back I've got your replacement SIM card.
Theo was just about to say something when a clear, cheerful voice interrupted him. Madison pushed the door
open and walked in.
She paused for a moment upon seeing him, noticing the subtle awkwardness in the atmosphere. Then she
smiled and said, "Mr. Gray, I'm sorry, | did
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