Chapter 27 Don't Dislike Him

Sierra asked Theo as they reached the car. The bouquet in her hands filled her with a sense of unease. Theo turned to look at her, his dark eyes deep and complex. Sierra quickly glanced away, unable to meet his gaze. It felt like his eyes were pulling her into a bottomless pit. "Are you worried about being misunderstood?" he asked, his gaze sharp and penetrating. Sierra didn't know how to react to his question. "I'm afraid I might cause trouble for you, Uncle Theo." "So it's not that you dislike me?" He took a step closer, asking softly. He towered over her, and she was completely engulfed in his shadow. She looked up, his handsome face now just inches away. Her heart raced uncontrollably. Sierra forced herself to stay calm. She shook her head and said, "No. I have nothing but respect for you, Uncle Theo." "Respect?" He chuckled, his eyes glinting with a mischievous spark. "Sierra, I don't like that word." Her name sounded incredibly alluring when he said it. A slight tremor ra