When the Flame of Love Fades (Sierra) novel Chapter 204

Chapter 204 A World She Had Never Seen

Hearing Sierra’s praise, Johnathan instantly felt like the entire trip had been worth it. Spending half an hour wrestling with that fish was nothing compared to seeing her this happy.

As the sky darkened, Johnathan steered the boat toward a prime snorkeling spot. He had Sierra and Dickson change into their gear, then had someone guide Dickson into the water while he reached out his hand toward Sierra.

“Come. I’ll take you.”

Sierra couldn’t swim, let alone snorkel, but without hesitation, she placed her hand in Johnathan’s.

It was an entirely different world.

A world Sierra had never seen before.

She had spent over twenty years surrounded mostly by darkness, with only brief glimpses of light.

But now, she realized there were places in the world this beautiful.

The vibrant coral, the colorful fish darting around, the slow, graceful movement of sea turtles–this image burned itself into Sierra’s mind. She was completely lost in it, only snapping back to reality when Johnathan gently lifted her to the surface.

“It’s beautiful, Johnathan!”

Her eyes sparkled. At this moment, she truly looked like a girl in her twenties.

If she hadn’t gone through all that pain if she had been born into an ordinary family… maybe she would have always been this carefree.

Johnathan couldn’t help himself–he leaned in and pressed his forehead against hers.

“Sierra, you’ll see even more beautiful places in the future.”

So, smile more.

Because Sierra liked it so much, Johnathan took her down a few more times, only stopping when she was too exhausted to continue.

Dickson was just as excited as Sierra. He had also grown up struggling and had never seen anything like this before.

On the way back, both of them fell asleep.

Johnathan reached out, gently brushing Sierra’s cheek.

His gaze, usually unreadable, was now filled with something else–something softer.

Sierra’s grandmother saw it all. And for the first time, she felt at ease.

Eyes never lied.

Johnathan was always polite to others, but there was always a distance, a coldness in his stare.

But when he looked at Sierra, she was all he saw. His emotions–all of them–were for her alone.

“Jolmathan, I want to ask you for a favor.”

Hearing Sierra’s grandmother’s voice, Johnathan immediately looked over. “Of course. Just say the word.”

“When I die, have Sierra scatter my ashes in the sea.”

She couldn’t say this to Sierra directly–she didn’t want to make her sad.

Johnathan nodded solemnly. “I promise.” After a pause, he asked, “Ma’am. if you had the chance to live longer, but there was a price, what would you choose?”

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Chapter 204 A World She Had Never Seen

“What kind of price?” she asked.

“Someone else would have to die.” Johnathan’s voice was calm, almost detached.

“If that’s the case, then even if I lived, I wouldn’t have peace of mind,” the old lady said firmly. “A person needs a conscience. If you throw away basic morality, then you’re no better than an animal.”

Johnathan wasn’t surprised by her answer.

Only someone like her could have raised someone as remarkable as Sierra.

Unfortunately, she didn’t have much time left.

Just as he was about to leave, he felt a tug on his fingers.

Her voice, already naturally husky, was even raspier than usual–probably from holding back so many emotions.

“Johnathan.. thank you”