NovelBookChapter 385 Good Relationship Theo pinched Sierra's cheek gently, not even sparing Melody a glance as he spoke softly, "Just enjoy the game." "Melody, play this one." Douglas was unwilling to let Melody sit there embarrassed, so he quickly changed the topic.
Daniel glanced at his cards while clarifying for Sierra, "Theo didn't help. It's just that Sierra has a sharp mind and remembers the cards well." Melody didn't believe it. That kind of skill was something only a genius like Theo could have. Sierra? A woman who had done nothing but chase after Benson? No way.
"Oh? Then, Ms. Shaw is quite impressive," she commented, but she didn't mean it.
She thought she had hidden the contempt in her eyes well, but everyone noticed. They merely chose not to expose her out of courtesy for Douglas.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSeeing that she was losing terribly, he quickly called it quits and signaled the chef to start serving the food. After dinner, Theo looked at Sierra, who was starting to doze off. "Are you sleepy?" She nodded and covered her mouth as she yawned, her eyes welling up with tears. She looked particularly soft and easy to bully. He couldn't resist lifting a hand to stroke her fair cheek.
"Sierra is tired. I'm taking her back to rest." Theo pulled her up and carefully helped her wear her coat before reaching for his own.
"Go on ahead." Yvette beamed at how attentively he cared for Sierra.
Everyone else enjoyed watching the couple's affectionate dynamic-except for Melody, who was visibly displeased. She stood up and followed them. "I'm feeling a little tired, too. Theo, could you givea ride back?" Sierra tilted her head, blinking up at Theo.
"Douglas will take you." Hearing Theo push the task onto Douglas, she felt relieved and continued to nod off.
Douglas stood up enthusiastically and walked over to Melody, eager to please. "Melody, I'll take you home." Melody forced a smile, but her eyes were fixed on the couple already walking away. She was unwilling to give up and hurried to catch up.
"Theo, back when we were in school..." She walked up to his other side, chatting about their school days, hoping to stir up old memories and emotions. Douglas joined in, making Sierra seem like an outsider.
Sierra saw through Melody's intentions but didn't say anything to stop her. Instead, she discreetly observed Theo. This time, he was quite accommodating, occasionally responding, though most of his reactions were directed at Douglas.
Even so, Melody seemed satisfied.
Just as they were about to arrive at the room, Melody suddenly let out a gasp. Then, she turned to Sierra with an apologetic smile. "Oh dear, Ms. Shaw got so caught up in chatting that completely forgot you were here.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Theo probably never told you about his past, right? He's always been reticent. If you ever want to know anything, you can ask me.
"We grew up together. I know everything about him."
Sierra sensed the hostility and provocation in her words but only responded with a light chuckle. de with "There's no need for the trouble, Ms.
Jones. If I ever want to know something, I'll just ask him directly." Without sparing Melody another glance, she turned and gave Theo's sleeve a slight tug before the two of them walked into the room.
Standing in front of the closed door, Douglas let out a long sigh. For once, Carefree he set aside his usual demeanor and spoke seriously to Melody. "Have you given up yet? Theo genuinely cares about Sierra. They have a very good relationship. Let it go."
Melody bit down on her lip and only released it when the pain becunbearable. Her eyes were filled with her unwillingness. "Theo is just. temporarily blinded. There's nothing about Sierra that makes her worthy of him aside from being wh 1.n decent-looking."
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