Chapter 10 The Jewells

Although Sierra was smiling, tears flowed down her cheeks.

Paige’s heart went out to Sierra.

Although Wendy and Bob were not fond of her, Sierra had always been kind to her. Her occasional concern was the only warmth Paige felt from the household.

Paige stared at Sierra, who was crying, and opened her mouth. She wanted to say so much, but no words came out.

Wendy glared at Paige, tempted to give her a piece of her mind. However, she held it together in front of Chris. She would have plenty of chances to discipline Paige later.

“Come on,” Chris said indifferently.

Paige glanced at Chris before turning to Wendy and Sierra. “I’ve got to go, Mom, Sierra.”

Wendy kept a straight face and said nothing while Sierra nodded in tears.

Paige went off with Chris.

Once outside, Paige looked back through the floor-to-ceiling window to see Sierra throwing herself at Wendy to cry. It looked like Wendy was comforting Sierra.

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The Quirks lived in the northern part of the city, while