RedNovelChapter 218 Clearing Things Up "Maybe." However, if Theo knew, there was no way he wouldn't have called Sierra at least once.
Just then, the doorbell rang. Madison's eyes lit up. "That must be Theo! I'll get it." She jumped up, practically rushing to the door.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSierra also looked up, a flicker of anticipation in her gaze as she watched the entrance.
Yet, when Madison swung the door open, her smile vanished instantly. Standing outside was Benson. Her face dropped, and she moved to slam the door shut without hesitation.
Benson reacted quickly, pushing against it with his hand before it could close on him.
Not nearly as strong as him, she struggled to force him out, her face full of hostility. "What the hell are you doing here, Benson? You're not welcome." If only Lyonel were here-he'd gone out to buy groceries and probably wouldn't be back anytsoon.
Benson's gaze flickered past her to Sierra, who was sitting by the balcony. His eyes softened, filled with guilt. In a low voice, he mentioned, "I just wanted to see Cee." "Cee doesn't want to see you. Leave now." Madison snapped, not bothering to be polite.
"I'm only here to apologize. That's it. I'm not here to argue." "Cee doesn't want your apology. Got it?" She tried hard to shut the door, but Benson pushed against it, and the two of them were locked in a standoff at the door.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSierra sighed and stood up. "Benson, there's nothing left for us to talk about. Just leave." Her tone was emotionless, her face cold.
Benson's heart ached at the sight of how thin Sierra had gotten. His throat was dry as he spoke. "Cee, I really am sorry. I was reckless. I hurt you. I didn't mean for that to happen. Are you okay?" "You seriously have the nerve to ask that?" Madison snapped, her anger flaring. "Her shoulder was dislocated, Benson. Do you know she still can't fully lift her left arm? She has a piano competition in a few days, and she's stuck like this because of you! Do you even get how much pain she's in?" Benson's fists clenched at his sides, his gaze falling to her shoulder. Guilt weighed heavily in his chest. "Cee, I swear I never meant to hurt you." "It's too late," she cut in sharply. "You already did. If you have any decency left, you'll leave her alone for good." Benson's eyes stayed locked on Sierra as he spoke again. "I saw the things people are saying about you online. I know it's bad. That's why I cto check on you. You shouldn't compete, Cee. It's obvious someone is out to get you."
Sierra's eyes flickered. Then, she met his gaze head-on and responded with a steady voice, twill compete. And since we're on the subject, I have something to ask of you." Benson's eyes brightened slightly, eagerness in his voice. "Anything. Just say it." "Make a public statement," she said flatly. "Tell everyone we broke up and have no ties to each other whatsoever." His entire body stiffened.
Her voice was icy as she continued, "The only reason people think I had an unfair advantage is because of you. If you clear things up, the rumors will die down."
Benson's jaw tightened. His lips pressed together as he hesitated before speaking in low voice. "Cee, you're hurt. You shouldn't be competing. Why are you pushing yourself so hard?"
"Because this is my dream," she insisted, eyes burning with om determination, "Lalready gave up on it once and Pregretted it every single day. I won't do it again. No matter what, I won't quit."
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