When the Flame of Love Fades (Sierra) novel Chapter 191

Chapter 191 Echoes of the Past

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“I’ve run out of options,” Jonathan unpued. “When did this happent Where’s the reput

Myde things weren’t as bad as they mad

Lily shook her head. “It’s too late! It was diagnosed a few days ago, it’s advanced and has spread

She had instructed Oscar not to tell Sieria about it.

Asahan did say anything further. He was usually sletas hest from life and death, but the thought of this elderly woman passing away and Sierra grieving over it made hum involuntarily his his bes

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Let me tell you about Sierra’s childhood, Lily began, seemingly unattected, sharing tales of Sierra’s younger days with છે જેને Jonathan

She was such a sweet child, always smiling more than she does now, Kids are naturally oblivious, he was thughtful to Anowing we didn’t have much, she never asked for any thing thu that monster still beat her. I could only protect her sen as she grew older, she empathized more with her mom, always stepping in to defend her at my daughter didn’t inherit ber courage, even as a child she stood up to turn, while her mother didn’t, using Sierra as a shield whenever she intervened!” Jonathan knew Sierra had it tough but didn’t realize her childhood was this rough. His expression darkened.

Lily rambled on about Sierra, eventually tiring and talling into a deep sleep.

Jonathan understood why Lily was sharing these stoties; she wanted him to know that Sierra had never had it easy and to not

hurt her in the future.

Lily had never really trusted him.

He was emotionally distant and didn’t seek anyone’s approval, but in that moment, he wished he could genuinely reassure

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When Sierra and Dickson returned with shopping, Lily was already asleep, and Jonathan was nowhere to be seen in the hospital room

“Wheres Mr. Yeager? Did he leave?” Dickson asked.

Tl go check; stay with grandma. Sierra said as she left, heading first to the emergency exit where, sure enough, she found Jonathan smoking.

It was the first time Sierra had seen Jonathan smoke; the flickering red glow as particularly striking in the dim corridor. “What’s wrong Did grandma say something? Sierra asked, sensing her grandmother had intentionally sent her away and that the conversation between her and Jonathan might not have gone well.

Muttering this, the next moment, her chin was lifted, and suddenly, Jonathan’s lips met hers.

moment, forgetting she had wanted to ask about his talk with Grandma.