A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo) novel Chapter 108

Sierra's face brightened with excitement, and her hands trembled slightly as she held her phone.

"Thank you, Ms. Anderson! I'll be at campus on time tomorrow."

"Good."

Jemima ended the call with a gentle smile. However, as she looked up, her expression shifted when she saw Janice stepping into the living room.

"Janice, weren't you at your piano practice?"

Instead of answering, Janice scowled. "Mom, were you just on the phone with Sierra?"

Jemima's smile faded a little as she nodded.

Janice's expression darkened instantly. Frustrated, she threw her bag onto the couch and sat down with a huff.

"Mom, didn't you say you wouldn't teach Sierra again unless she made it to the top three in the Marisol Cup finals? She's only passed the preliminaries—why are you letting her come back to school already?"

"I said I would guide her, not that I've fully agreed to teach her again."

"That's the same thing!" Janice snapped, her brows furrowing. "Guidance, teaching—there's no difference! You're playing favorites! You were furious when she let you down before, but now she's back, and you forgive her just like that? I don't get it! Why are you always so good to her?"

Her voice dripped with jealousy and resentment as her hands clenched into fists.

Jemima sighed softly as she observed her daughter's anger. "Sierra has been away from school for three years. I'm only helping her for a few days so she can perform at her best."

"But in the end, you've already forgiven her. Whether she meets your expectations or not, you'll still forgive her," Janice said bitterly.