When the Flame of Love Fades (Sierra) novel Chapter 217

Chapter 217 Stay With Me

“Dickson,” Sierra said softly. “You did well,”

She could barely remember what had happened in the past few hours..

She had been lost.

But Dickson had taken care of everything

Sierra didn’t want to leave Grandma alone.

She hated the idea of her being in that cold, sterile place.

But she had no choice.

She turned to leave with Dickson-

Then Johnathan’s voice stopped her.

“Wait. The funeral staff will be here soon.”

Dickson’s eyes widened.

How?”

He had already tried to contact them before.

They had told him the earliest they could come was tomorrow.

It was New Year’s. There simply weren’t enough people available. That was why they had no choice but to leave Grandma in the morgue for the night. Sierra knew immediately that it was Johnathan.

He had arranged it for her

So she wouldn’t have to leave Grandma alone.

She looked at him, voice soft

“Thank you

She wasn’t sure if he even realized how much this meant to her.

Johnathan simply said. “She was my Grandma too.”

The funeral staff arrived quickly.

Johnathan went with Sierra and Dickson to escort Grandma to the funeral home.

Everything had already been prepared.

Sierra knew Johnathan must have gone through a lot of trouble to make this happen.

This wasn’t something a simple thank you could cover

“Drink this Johnathan handed her a cup of hot water.

Her hands were freezing,

She took it without thinking.

Then, she noticed something

Grabbing Johnathan’s hand, she turned it over.

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She brushed her fingers over it-

And when she pulled back, her fingertips were stained red.

Blood A fresh wound.

Johnathan was wearing a black coat.

The blood blended in

If she hadn’t noticed the slight difference in color, she wouldn’t have seen it at all.

Johnathan pulled his hand away.

“It’s nothing. Just a scratch.”

He made it sound so casual.

But Sierra wasn’t stupid.

Winter clothes were thick.

How could a simple scratch go that deep? And why was it still bleeding?

“Hospital. Now” Sierra stood up immediately.

“It’s really nothing serious,” Johnathan insisted.

He didn’t want to go.

If they went, she’d know the truth.

Johnathan.” Her voice was low, firm. “Grandma is already gone. Don’t make me worry about you too. Please.”

Johnathan paused, then he sighed. “Alright.”

At the hospital, Sierra refused to leave his side.

As soon as the coat was removed and his sleeve was rolled up, she finally saw the full extent of the injury.

Her stomach twisted.

The blood hadn’t fully stopped.

And it was clearly a gunshot wound.

The only fortunate thing was that the bullet had passed through.

Still, she sat there, watching as the doctor cleaned and bandaged his arm.

Her expression was unreadable.

Johnathan stole a glance at her.

For the first time in his life, he felt guilty.

He cleared his throat.

“It’s really just a small wound.”

But the moment his eyes met hers, he shut his mouth.