A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo) novel Chapter 121

"Uncle Theo, you're hurting me."

Theo pulled Sierra along, his grip on her wrist so tight that she yelped.

Upon hearing it, he loosened his hold, opened the car door, and gestured for her to get in. Once she settled inside, he followed, sliding in beside her.

Seeing this, Adrian silently unbuckled his seatbelt, stepped out of the car, and closed the door—leaving the two of them alone in the enclosed space.

Sierra looked up, meeting Theo's sharp, brooding expression. A sudden wave of anxiety washed over her, and she instinctively inched back.

However, Theo only moved in closer, his presence overwhelming. The icy chill of his aura surrounded her, making it impossible to ignore.

With a slightly trembling voice, she asked softly, "Uncle Theo, is there a reason you're looking for me?"

"Do you like that guy?"

Theo's deep, magnetic voice carried a subtle chill, barely noticeable but impossible to ignore.

Sierra froze for a moment, realizing he was referring to Cayden. Quickly shaking her head, she explained, "No, you have misunderstood. He's just my college senior."

"If you don't like him, why were you having lunch with him?" His eyes narrowed as he continued to query her.

She forced herself to calm down, answering, "Cayden helped me out earlier this morning. He even guided me on the piano, so I treated him to lunch to thank him. Isn't that normal?"

"No," came Theo's flat response. His dark gaze deepened as he continued with a sharp, almost dangerous edge, "You really can't tell he likes you?"

Sierra blinked in surprise, a hint of confusion flickering in her clear eyes.

"Uncle Theo, you must be mistaken. Cayden and I are just ordinary friends. Besides, we haven't seen each other in years—today's actually the first time we met again after so many years."