A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo) novel Chapter 256

Theo noticed that Sierra was done talking to Vera. He rose to his feet, saying, "We have something to do today. So, we'll be taking our leave now. I'll see you again when I have the time, Mrs. Shaw."

Vera nodded in response and looked at him fondly. Meanwhile, William was obsessed with the benefits that were going to fall into his lap, paying no mind to the fact that Theo treated him differently.

"Don't be strangers now, Mr. Gray. Swing by for a meal whenever you have time. We're all families, after all." William chuckled.

Sierra held Vera's hand, feeling reluctant to leave Vera. Once they were at the main entrance, she lowered her voice and asked in a flustered tone, "Are you really not going for a divorce, Mom?"

Vera was patting Sierra's hand, but she stopped momentarily, and the smile on her face turned bitter. Her eyes became shifty for a second before she raised her head and looked at Sierra. Then, she grinned and rubbed Sierra's head.

Her voice was soft and gentle when she spoke.

“Live a happy life with Theo. Don't come back home unless you have to. Also, don't worry about me."

Sierra felt a little let down. Her eyes reddened as she responded, "You have to put up a fight or give me a call if he hits you again."

With Theo backing her up, William wouldn't dare to overdo it. For that matter, she had a bodyguard with her. If he actually hurt Vera again, she would just have to come home with some muscle.

Vera teared up and nodded with a smile.

Theo noticed that they were reluctant to part. He reached out and held Sierra's hand. "Don't be sad. If you have the time, I'll come here with you again and check on Mrs. Shaw next week."

Sierra had been fighting back her tears, but they immediately streamed down her cheeks when she heard his comforting words. Then, she gripped his sleeves and cried pitifully.

"Don't cry, Cee. Live your life well. I'm happy if you're happy." Vera looked relieved, and the boundless love in her eyes was unmistakable.

William looked at Vera distastefully. "It's such a happy day, and yet you're crying. You're bringing down the mood."

Meanwhile, Xavier was standing to the side and watching them. Sierra's earlier words flashed in his mind, and he parted his lips, but he didn't know what he should say to his sister, who was essentially a stranger to him.

He hesitated for a long time before he sprinted toward Sierra just as she was about to get into the car. "I'll make sure Mom is okay."

Sierra was surprised momentarily before she looked at him with relief. Then, she sensed William frowning, and her heart immediately clenched. She turned around and stepped into the car with a blank face.