The Billionaire's Heir I Never Knew Was Mine novel Chapter 8

Chapter 8: A Familiar Stranger

The evening air felt cooler as they stepped outside, the city already glowing under the soft lights of streetlamps and passing cars.

Riley’s black SUV was parked not far.

A few minutes later, Sienna was seated in the passenger seat, her bag resting on her lap as the car pulled smoothly onto the road.

For a while, neither of them spoke.

The quiet wasn’t uncomfortable. But it wasn’t light either.

Riley glanced at her briefly. "You sure you don’t want to go to the hospital?" he asked.

Sienna let out a soft sigh, leaning her head slightly against the window.

"I’m not sick," she replied. "Just a little tired."

"People say that right before they faint," Riley muttered.

Sienna gave a weak smile. "Hmm...If I faint, you can panic then."

"I’m already preparing mentally," he said. "I’ve never carried someone dramatically before."

She huffed a quiet laugh. "Don’t even think about it. I’m heavier than I look."

Riley smirked. "Wow. Thank you for the warning."

Despite her exhaustion, the small talk with Riley was enough to ease something in her chest. But only a little because at this moment, she feels her social energy is gone. Completely.

She leaned back into the seat, closing her eyes briefly as the car moved through the city streets.

The drive was short. Fifteen minutes passed quickly, and soon, the car slowed to a stop in front of her apartment building.

"We’re here," Riley said, glancing at her.

Sienna opened her eyes and nodded.

"Thank you, my friend..." she said softly as she unbuckled her seatbelt.

Riley looked at her for a moment. "Text me when you get inside."

Sienna gave a small nod. "I will."

She stepped out of the car, closing the door gently behind her. Riley waited until she reached the entrance before finally driving off.

Sienna stood there for a moment, watching as his car disappeared down the street.

Then, instead of going inside, she turned.

Her feet carried her away from the building, toward the small convenience store just outside the apartment complex.

At this moment, she needs food.

The night air brushed against her skin as she walked slowly, her mind finally beginning to quiet down after a long, exhausting day.

But then, her steps slowed. Her gaze shifted forward when a familiar figure appeared not far from her. The man walked with steady, unhurried steps.

Her eyes widened slightly as recognition hit her.

"Oh my..." Sienna muttered under her breath, her heart suddenly beating a little faster. "Isn’t that the man who helped me?"

Without thinking, she quickened her pace, and without her knowing, she began to run toward him.

"Excuse me, sir..."

Sienna’s voice cut through, a little breathless, a little uncertain, but filled with urgency.

"Sir, please wait..." Her voice blended with the passing car.

She quickened her steps as she tried to catch up with the man walking ahead of her.

’It had to be him...’ Her heart told her so.

But the distance between them didn’t shrink.

The man’s strides were long and effortless, and no matter how much Sienna sped up, she couldn’t quite close the gap. It felt almost unfair. It feels like she is chasing a moving train with bare feet.

"Sir..."

Before she could call out again, he walked straight into a building opposite the convenience store. The glass doors opened for him automatically, swallowing his figure in a matter of seconds.

And just like that, he was gone.

Sienna slowed to a stop, her steps gradually fading into stillness.

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