A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 81 Heartache

Sierra pressed her lips tightly together. After a long moment, she finally spoloco, is this the reason why you've never dared to resist William and have always let him control you?"

es,” Vera admitted without hesitation.

“But, Mom, what if he wants a divorce one day?“”

Vera's eyes darkened, and she didn't respond.

Sierra suddenly seemed to realize something and a self-mocking smile appeared, "How could he divorce you, Mom? You've already thought this through."

She looked up at Vera, slowly continuing, "Although Xavier is overbearing, he still cares about you, and you've been using me too, haven't you? As long as I marry Benson, with me as your daughter, William will demand the Gray family's help. He'll use your to control me, and he won't divorce you as long as he needs your help, right?

Her beautiful eyes seemed to see through everything.

Vera lowered her head with mixed emotions. After bearing Sierra's words, she looked up and tookher hand. “Cee, I admit that I can be quite selfish, but I really haven't used you. You're my daughter. I've always felt guilty toward you, how could I use you

"If the Gray family were a fire pit, I definitely wouldn't let you jump into it. The Gray family is wealthy and influential, which can be your support."

No matter how Vera tried to explain, Sierra's heart already had a thorn. She shook her head, and her voice was slightly hoarse as she said, “I can understand your choice, but I won't choose the same path as you. I don't want a life lived in such repression and caution.

With that, she pulled her hand away.

Vere looked at her empty hands, and her eyes were filled with hurt. "Cee, I want what's best for you. You don't understand the filth and hypocrisy of this world. Withour support, you can't live with your head held high."

Sterra pursed her lips and remained silent. She did not want to continue the conversation.

Vera felt a little sad, opened her mouth, and spoke after a few seconds, “I respect your choice. If you don't want to marry Benson, then don't. I'll talk to your father. You should rest well and take care of yourself, I'll leave now.

Sierra was slightly moved but still remained silent.

Vera took the blanket off her lap, folded it neatly, placed it on the couch, and then stood up, ready to leave.

"Wait,” Sierra called her, took the envelope Vera had given her from her bag, stood up, and walked over to place it in her hand.

“I've accepted the necklace, but I can't take this money.”

Vera frowned as she looked at the envelope being thrust into her hand. “No, Cee, I can't be there to take care of you, so I can only give you some money to make things more convenient. Is it too little?"noveldrama

"No."

"But don't you want to continue leaming the piano? The tuition for the studio is high, and if you want to continue, you'll definitely need money. It's not much, just take it for now. I'll find a way to send you more money.

Sierra listened to her urgent voice and felt a heartache she couldn't describe.

She shook her head, pusled Vera's hand away as she tried to stuff the envelope back into her arms, and explained seriously, "Mom, I really don't need it. I saved up some money when I was working at Benson's company. It's enough for me to live on, so please keep the money for yourself "