Scars Of A Broken Bond

Besides, he had promised not to turn her on no matter what.

Sierra was more apprehensive about the Garretts, a shrewd bunch. They could easily connect the dots, suspecting her of manipulating Brady and demanding answers from the Fowlers.

Just as Rita poised to speak, a commotion erupted downstairs.

Sierra rushed to the window, spotting a sleek black car pulling up to the Fowler estate. Exiting from the back seat was none other than Brady’s uncle.

As Brady’s uncle inadvertently scanned the second floor, Sierra, her complexion drained of color, pulled Rita close, urgently whispering, “Someone from the Garrett clan is on their way up! You’ve got to protect me! My parents passed away early, and you’re all I have!”

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Sierra’s parents had met a tragic end in a car crash. At that time, they had just arrived in Violetholt, utilizing the car often driven by Rita.

Rita was supposed to accompany

putting Sierra’s parents into a fatal accident that

upon arriving in Violetholt, Sierra’s parents had emphasized the importance of pleasing Rita to Sierra. So, against the odds, Sierra stuck with Rita, steering clear of the impending

to Rita, their bond forged over numerous years evolving into a deep, almost maternal connection.

toward Sierra lacked warmth. Rita harbored a belief that if the Garretts

a thoughtful pause, Rita assured,

to the other side of the room, opening a cabinet and retrieving a stack of cash. Handing it to Sierra, Rita advised, “Take this. Head to another city and unwind a bit. I’ll handle it for

Sierra responded, “Thank you. You’re incredibly

grasp stirred

“Go on, move along.”

“Alright.”