When the Flame of Love Fades (Sierra) novel Chapter 248

Chapter 248 A Restless Heart

Jonathan didn’t notice Sierra’s change in mood.

He was on the phone with Maddox, who had just returned and was calling to confirm their weekend plans. Maddox also asked him to inform Mateo and the others.

Before hanging up, Maddox mentioned that he had something to discuss in person.

Jonathan already had an idea of what it was, so he simply responded with a brief acknowledgment, his mood noticeably lighter.

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When he told Sierra about the weekend gathering, she agreed without hesitation. “Our group has a research project. I’ll talk to Finn and take a day off.”

Jonathan frowned. “You just got there, and they’re already overworking you?”

“I volunteered. I want to integrate quickly. I really enjoy it there,” Sierra said sincerely.

Jonathan might not have truly loved this field, but she did. She wanted to test her limits, see how far she could go.

And she couldn’t let herself care too much. The one who loves more is the one who gets hurt first.

She refused to become something that could be shelved and forgotten. She wanted to be herself.

“Alright, I support you.”

Jonathan admired her determination..

But the next day, he regretted it.

Sierra had thrown herself entirely into her work, staying in the lab for two days straight without coming home.

Jonathan had also been busy, but returning to an empty house left his expression cold.

He called Sierra, but no one picked up.

He knew it was common to leave phones unattended during research, but that didn’t stop his irritation.

Just then, Mateo called, and Jonathan told him to gather everyone at their usual private lounge.

The place belonged to Mateo’s family, and they had their own reserved room.

When Jonathan arrived, Mateo smirked. “Jonathan actually stepped out? What, not spending time with your lover?”

Jonathan’s expression darkened instantly.

Mateo shrank back. “So, you guys had a fight?”

Jonathan shot him a warning look. “If you have nothing useful to say, don’t speak.”

Alright then.

Mateo made a zipping motion over his lips.

Since it was rare for all of them to gather, they poured themselves drinks and settled in.

Maddox took off his glasses, rubbing his temples.

“The situation in Maviston is mostly taken care of. The visible players have been arrested, the necessary investigations have been made.”

Maviston had undergone a massive purge. On the surface, things were settled.

2:45 PM N

Besides, even Maddox found Kason repulsive.