When the Flame of Love Fades (Sierra) novel Chapter 256

Chapter 256 Shadows of the Past

Mateo and the others shook their heads. “We don’t know the exact reason. We just know he was in a really bad mood.”

“You know how Jon is. If he doesn’t want to talk about something, no one can make him. Sierra, don’t take it personally–it’s just how he is.”

“But it’s probably something to do with his family.”

The group had already realized how important Sierra was to Jonathan, so they figured it wouldn’t hurt to give her a little insight. “Has he ever told you anything about his family?”

Sierra shook her head. “He’s only mentioned his mother.”

“Right. His relationship with his father is bad. His mom passed away a long time ago, and he used to live with his grandfather. But their family is big, and even though his grandfather favored him, he still had to consider the rest of the family. Do you get what I mean?” Mateo explained quietly.

Strictly speaking, telling Sierra this was overstepping boundaries. If Jonathan found out, he might not be happy about it.

But they had been friends for so many years–they just wanted the best for him.

Sierra had already suspected that Jonathan wasn’t close with his family, so this didn’t surprise her. She nodded. “Thanks for telling me. Don’t worry, I won’t say anything.”

“Wait until he’s ready to tell you himself.”

“Oh, and–next week is his birthday.”

“Just… be mindful of that day.”

Mateo kept his voice low as he reminded her.

Sierra was about to ask what exactly she needed to be mindful of when Jonathan and Maddox came back into the room. The group quickly changed the subject. –

Draven turned to Sierra and said, “I work at XX Research Institute. Want to come check it out?”

XX Research Institute specialized in astrophysics, so Sierra had, of course, heard of it. Even though it wasn’t her field, it was still the top institution for space research in the country. If she had the chance, she definitely wanted to visit.

“Would that be allowed?”

Institutions like that weren’t easy to get into.

“Most people wouldn’t be able to, but you? No problem.”

Draven continued, “I’ll bring it up at work tomorrow and let you know.”

“Alright!” Sierra nodded.