A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo) novel Chapter 386

Melody said, "I've spent my whole life preparing to marry Theo. I learned every possible skill and even chose finance as my college major just so I could help him run his company in the future.

"I mastered almost every form of art that high-society wives are expected to know, all to make sure I'd never embarrass him. I've given him so much—am I still not worth more than just some pretty face?

"I refuse to accept this. Why should I give up?"

If she gave up now, what had all these years of effort and persistence been for?

Douglas felt a bitter ache in his heart. After escorting her back to her room, he lingered at the door for a long time.

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By late afternoon, around 5:00 pm, Daniel called to invite Theo out for a game of pool.

"Do you want to come?" Theo didn't agree right away. Instead, he turned to ask Sierra.

Lying on the bed, still groggy from her nap, she shook her head and mumbled, "You go ahead."

Just because they were on this trip together didn't mean they had to do everything together. She was happy to give Theo his personal space.

He considered her words for a moment before lowering his head to press a kiss on her forehead. "I'll be back soon."

"It's fine." She instinctively closed her eyes. "You hardly get time to relax. Just enjoy yourself. Don't worry about me."

Seeing how natural and at ease she was, he once again marveled at how thoughtful she was.