RedNovelChapter 231 Nervous The light in Felicia's eyes flickered as she quietly shifted her feet. When a staff member passed by her, she discreetly reached out her hand.
"Watch out!" The sharp corner of a table was crashing straight for Sierra's shoulder. Those who witnessed it couldn't help but cover their mouths, and the room filled with gasps. Felicia, taking advantage of the distraction, quickly straightened up and even took a couple of steps back.
Sierra sensed the danger but couldn't dodge in time. She could only turn sideways, using her back to shield herself.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe thought bitterly that it seemed she was destined to miss this competition! Just then, a wave of warmth enveloped her. Hearing a muffled grunt in her ear, Sierra opened her eyes in surprise.
"Oh no! I'm so sorry! Are you okay?" The staff member panicked and hurried to steady the table.
Sierra snapped back to her senses, and sat up straight, looking at the person who had shielded her.
"Uncle Theo!" Her bright eyes shifted from Theo's face to his shoulder, a look of concern washing over her. "Your shoulder..." The staff member knew how heavy the table was and that it had struck at the sharpest corner. There was no way he could be unscathed.
Hearing others blthem for being careless, the staff paled with fear.
"I'm so sorry! Someone bumped into me. I didn't do it on purpose." Terrified of being held accountable, they kept apologizing and explaining.
Felicia's heart skipped a beat, and she avoided eye contact. She hadn't expected Theo to show up and felt a pang of fear.
The contestants near the staff member stepped back, chattering and denying any involvement. Seeing no one take responsibility, the staff member broke into a cold sweat. "Someone really bumped intofrom behind." Theo stood up, trying to lift his right arm, enduring the sharp pain in his shoulder. "I'm fine," he said.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSierra stood up with him, reaching out worriedly to check on him but hesitated to pull at his clothes. "Are you sure you're okay? Let's go to the hospital and get it checked." He stood his ground, calm and collected. "No need. Focus on the competition. I'll be watching down there." After reassuring Sierra, he turned to the staff member, his presence commanding. Meeting his gaze, they almost fell to their knees.
"Be more careful. Don't let this happen again." His low voice sounded like a reprieve to the staff, who bowed and apologized profusely. As the crowd dispersed, Sierra looked at Theo with concern. "That table corner was sharp, and it was quite heavy. Are you really okay where you got hit?" She hesitated for a moment, then added softly, "Maybe you should lift your shirt so I can check?" His gaze softened as he pulled her to sit down, naturally taking her hand in his. "I'm afraid that taking off clothes in public isn't appropriate." Sierra looked at him in surprise, her pale cheeks flushing with color.
From a distance, Felicia watched as her plan failed once again. She bit her lip hard and stomped her foot in frustration. Suddenly, she felt a sharp gaze on her. Felicia quickly looked down.
While sbrushed off the staff's uses words as mere excuses, Theotok them seriously. As he spoke to Sierra, his eyes subtly scanned the room. Felicia felt uneasy under his gaze, knowing that someone was protecting Sierra. She didn't dare try anything again.
When Madison returned and saw Theo, she was surprised but happy for Sierra. "MK Gray is so much better than that jerk." Sierra felt embarrassed by her remark and turned to Theo with sincerity. "Uncle Theo, thank you for earlier." He replied, "It's what I should do. Are you nervous?" Sierra shook her head at first, then nodded. "A little, but I'll do my best."
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