The Billionaire’s Fight For Redemption (Noah and Sierra) novel Chapter 147

Chapter 147

Brook.

The house feels emptier these days. Ever since Sierra’s accident, Noah’s barely been home. I tell myself it’s because of work… but I know better. It’s because of her.

I hate it. Hate that even after all these years he’s still drawn to her. Even after all that Chloe did, all that I did, all that we did, some part of him still leans towards her. Some part of him still gravitates to her like a moth drawn to a flame.

I grip my phone tighter, the edges biting into my palm. Leah’s voice crackles through the speaker, and usually I’d be paying attention, but today the sound of her voices just scrapes on my nerves.

“So, are we still on for tomorrow? I’m dying to hit the new boutique at the plaza.”

“Yeah,” I murmur, my gaze fixed on the window. The twins‘ laughter rings in the background, tugging at the edges of my patience. “Tomorrow’s fine. What time?”

“Ten. Oh, and I heard-”

Inside, my stomach twists. The whole family is talking. They always do when Sierra’s involved. The poor, fragile woman who has them wrapped around her little finger.

What is it about her? What makes people love her? Sure Chloe and I become part of the family after she and Noah got married, and yes we were treated with respect and kindness, but nothing like how they treat Sierra. 2

To them she’s family. As if she was truly one of them. As if she’s blood. I’ve never understood it. Never gotten why they love her so much. Nobody has ever said it out loud, but Chloe and I knew deep down that they all wanted Noah and Sierra to end up together… and they would have, if Chloe hadn’t meddled and snatched Noah’s affection from Sierra. 3

I bid my time, waiting for my turn, and when she died, I finally thought that I could have him. But fate is a bitch, and now it’s weaving a destiny. One that involves Sierra and Noah crossing each other’s paths again. Just like it was meant to be. 2

Leah’s still rambling, but I barely hear her. My mind drifts, like it always does, to the night I heard about Sierra’s accident. I remember Noah’s reaction. His anxiety, the fear written in his eyes, his eagerness as he rushed to change clothes so he could go back to the hospital. I hated every moment of that. Hated that even after we made sure their bond was destroyed, it seemed like it was coming back to life. 1

I swallow the bitterness that burns the back of my throat.

I wish the accident had finished the job. That it killed Sierra and her baby. I hoped that she didn’t survive. Then maybe he’d finally see me. The one who’s been here. The one who stayed. 2

A loud squeal jerks me from my thoughts. Nova’s shrieking again, laughter echoing through the room as she chases Nolan with a toy airplane. “Can you two please-” I start, but the words die in my throat when I see the front door open.

And there they are. Noah and Sierra.

My heart drops, then spikes so hard it almost hurts. Sierra looks pale, her arm wrapped in a sling. Her eyes are soft, fragile, like she’s some delicate thing that needs protecting. Noah’s standing beside her, his hand hovering near her back like he’s afraid she’ll shatter if he doesn’t.

“Sierra!” Nova’s scream pierces the silence.

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