RedNovelChapter 201 Respect She had that kind of expression when facing Theo? Theo walked over, his sharp eyes catching Sierra's focused gaze on her phone.
His cool, deep voice broke the silence. "What are you looking at?" Sierra snapped back to reality, quickly locking her phone before flashing an innocent smile. "Nothing." Theo's dark eyes flickered slightly with curiosity. He took a seat beside her hospital bed, watching her closely. His voice was low, steady. "I heard Liam offered you money. Why didn't you take it?" Sierra paused momentarily, lightly biting her lip before speaking slowly, "Mr. Gray gavemoney because he was worried I might spread the news about Benson getting into trouble with the police, which could affect him. It was meant to silence me. I agreed to let Benson out partly because he savedonce. The other reason stems fromwanting to show you srespect, Uncle Theo." Theo raised a brow slightly, his dark gaze locked onto hers. "Oh?" Sierra exhaled slowly. "Mr. Gray and you are brothers. I didn't want to cause tension between you two because of me." His gaze softened as he listened. His voice was gentle but with quiet strength. "You don't have to think about me. And you never have to suffer for anyone else's sake either. Do what you want that makes you happy-that's what matters most." Like a stream of warmth spreading through her chest, Sierra felt an unfamiliar sense of security settle over her. "That's exactly right!" Madison huffed from across the room, her arms crossed. "Honestly, you should've taken the money. That woman already thinks you've spent years living off Benson-might as well let her choke on her assumptions!" Just the thought of Janet's smug attitude made Madison furious.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTheo's voice was steady as he made a promise. "You don't have to put up with anyone's nonsense anymore. No matter what happens, I'll have your back." Sierra's long lashes trembled slightly, her heart skipping a beat at his words. He would have her back. It had been a long tsince anyone had done so.
Tomorrow was the deadline she had agreed on with Theo, and she couldn't help but feel nervous. Her right hand slowly clenched into a fist.
"Uncle Theo," she said hesitantly, "I want to be discharged tomorrow. I spoke to the doctor-my left hand will be fine as long as I don't overwork it. I don't want to stay in the hospital anymore." "Alright," Theo agreed without hesitation. "I'll arrange for a private doctor to continue your recovery and change your bandages at home." His agreement cso naturally, so effortlessly. He respected her choices.
"Thank you, Uncle Theo. Also... please don't tell Ms. Anderson how badly I was injured. I don't want her to worry." Sierra had spoken to her teacher on the phone earlier. She had downplayed the situation, saying she had only fainted from low blood sugar. She also informed Jemima she wouldn't be returning to school until the finals, preferring to practice at home.
She didn't want to play the victim in front of her teacher.
Theo nodded. "Don't worry, I won't say a word." She bit her lower lip, her fingers unconsciously twisting together.
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Madison seemed to pick up on her unease. Sensing that Sierra wanted to talk to Theo alone, she quickly to talk to stood up.
"I'll leave you two to talk. I need to call my boyfriend anyway," shec om mentioned before slipping out of the room. The hospital room fell into silence. It was so quiet that even the sound of a pin dropping could be heard.
Sierra took a deep breath, forcing herself to stay calm. She looked at up Theo, her voice almost hesitant but filled with determination. "Uncle Theo... does what you said before count?"
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