Chapter 142 BecSoft-Hearted Theo's voice was clear and indifferent as he looked at Sierra with an intense gaze. "I don't mind. All you need to do is tellif you're willing or not." He was looking at her with such an intense and passionate gaze, and it felt like she was about to be sucked in at any moment.
Sierra was momentarily stunned as she stared at Theo. The dignity in his very bones made him seem like a mountain peak covered in snow, making him feel distant and unreachable.
She shook her head. "Uncle Theo, thank you for your kindness, but I'll figure things out on my own. I still need to go back to school to practice the piano, so I'll be leaving now." She forced herself to sound calm as she spoke quickly, then stood up and ran off in a flustered state.
Theo did not stop her, but his eyes darkened.
Adrian, who had been keeping guard outside, cin after seeing Sierra run off hurriedly. Then, he asked in confusion, "Mr. Gray, why did Ms. Shaw leave hurriedly while looking so flustered? Did something happen?" Theo pursed his lips, placed his cup down, and said slowly, "I asked her to marry me, so she might have been scared off by my question." "What?" Adrian was so shocked that his jaw nearly dropped to the floor.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was no wonder that Sierra had run off as he had also been petrified by Theo's explanation.
Cautiously, he asked, "Mr. Gray, didn't you say that you wanted to let Ms. Shaw slowly get used to the idea of you being a romantic partner? Why did you suddenly take such a direct approach?" Theo turned his head away, looked at the bridal shop across the street, and said in a low voice, "I'm afraid that she might becsoft-hearted." He was terrified that she would have a soft spot for Benson.
Earlier, on his way from the school to look for Sierra, Theo's mind had been anything but calm. He had even felt a trace of fear.
He was afraid that Sierra might actually end up accepting Benson's apology and give him another chance.
The moment Sierra walked out of Siersonic, Theo had made up his mind. He could not wait any longer, and they could always nurture their feelings after marriage.
Adrian was dumbfounded. Having been by Theo's side for so many years, he had seen Theo face countless difficulties and even life-threatening situations, yet he had never heard him talk about being afraid.
However, he was now showing his fear because of his feelings toward Sierra. It was evident that Theo loved Sierra deeply.
"She likes the milk, so arrange for someone to deliver a bottle of fresh milk to her house every day," Theo said in a soft tone as his eyes fell on ina the cup that Sierra had just drank from.
"Yes, sir." Sierra did not go back to school. Instead, she went over to Madison's home.
The second the door opened, the first thing she saw was not Madison, but a young man in a loosely tied bobe and his toned abs faintly visible.
Sierra immediately felt awkward. She turned her head away, unsure whether she should step inside or not.
"Cee, cin!" Madison immediately grabbed her hand, pulling her inside after spotting her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThen, Madison waved dismissively at the man, saying, "You should go now. I need to spend stwith my bestie." Sierra felt slightly embarrassed. "I really didn't mean to interrupt. Maybe I should go..." She started to get up, but Madison held her down by the shoulders and said, "You wouldn't have cif it weren't important." With that, she shot a look at the guy who was reluctant to leave.
The guy had no choice but to return to the bedroom and change his, m clothes? Before he left he looked at Madison Yongingly. "Maddy, you can messagewhenever you're free. I'll cover immediately "Hurry up and go," Madison urged.
Once the door closed, Sierra still felt slightly embarrassed. "Madison, I'm really sorry for interrupting whatever you were doing. "I called and texted you, but you didn't answer, so I cover directly. I didn't mean to intrude."
Madison replied, "Don't overthink it.
My his your home. You can cover anytime. Men are nothing En. compared to my bestie."