When the Flame of Love Fades (Sierra) novel Chapter 202

Chapter 202 A Choice to Make

If such a drug really existed, the Richardson family would have released it by now.

Since they hadn’t, that could only mean one thing–it wasn’t legal.

Seeing Sierra calm down a little, Johnathan continued, “Maybe the drug has side effects, or causes dependency. Or maybe… they’re not using drugs at all.”

Not a drug? Then what was it?

Sierra instinctively turned to look at Johnathan.

He let out a quiet sigh. His Sierra was still too naive.

Holding her hand for a moment, he finally said, “A lot of powerful people can do whatever they want, including buying lives.”

un through her entire body.

Sierra te

andmother, an innocent person would have to die in her place.

had expected this reaction. He pulled her into his arms.

Warmth slowly melted away the cold fear that gripped her. After a long silence, Sierra finally spoke.

Johnathan, in two days, let’s go to the beach. I already told your grandmother.”

“Alright. Everything’s ready”

Maddox happened to own a private island–secluded, with no one to disturb them. Johnathan had even arranged for medical team to be on standby, ensuring nothing unexpected would happen to Sierra’s grandmother.

That night, Sierra stayed at Johnathan’s place.

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They fell asleep in each other’s arms, but Johnathan was unusually well–behaved–barely touching her. He knew her heart was heavy tonight.

Still, it was torture for him

Since they d gotten together, aside from some kisses and hugs, nothing had happened between them.

Not because he didn’t want to, but because every time he tried to take things further, Sierra would look at him with wide, fearful eyes and mumble that she just needed time to adjust.

Adjust to what? He had a pretty good idea.

Sometimes, having too much to offer wasn’t necessarily a good thing.

Sierra hadn’t seen the full picture yet, but she had probably guessed–and that was enough to make her wary.

Johnathan exhaled slowly, trying to thank of something else to calm himself down.

But right at that moment. Sierra snuggled closer, resting her head on his chest.

What a little tormentor

Joluathan felt helpless, but what could he do?

She was his. He could only spoil her.

She wasn’t just reminding Johnathan–she was reminding herself.

In that moment, nothing else had mattered–only keeping her grandmother by her side. She hadn’t stopped to think about where the drug had come from or what the cost would be.

She wasn’t stupid. If she had really thought it through, she would have realized it. But in that moment, she had chosen to run away from the truth.

Kason had expected Sierra to call him soon.

But after two days with no word, he finally lost patience and dialed her number himself.