The Lost Heiress 380

The Lost Heiress 380

Chapter 380 Half Truths and Hollow Trust 

Once they were finally home, Jonathan felt himself begin to relax. The past few days had been anything but easyhis nerves had been stretched taut the entire time

He hadn’t shown himself at all, keeping up the ruse. But every moment, he’d been on edge, afraid something might go wrong. Most of all, he’d been consumed by thoughts of Sierra’s safety

And while he’d been keeping watch, another thought kept gnawing at himWhy had Quinn done all of this

Now that it was confirmed Quinn truly had problems, Jonathan didn’t feel any relief. If anything, more questions had emerged

He couldn’t help but wonder what role Wayne had played in all this

His mother had once adored Quinnso much so that she’d wanted to make her a goddaughter. But Wayne had firmly opposed it from the start

At the time, Jonathan thought Wayne was being too harsh. But looking back nowHad Wayne already sensed something was off

Still, if he had, why hadn’t he ever warned him

Even when Quinn had supposedly fallen ill,it was Wayne who offered to take her in. Was it to keep her under surveillance- or was there another reason

Jonathan couldn’t stop himself from overthinking it

No one in the Wynn family was a fool. Many had tried to sow discord between him and Chase’s family, hoping to help Jose become the next head of the family. Jonathan had seen through all of that

But now he had to wonderwere those same people involved in Quinn’s schemes, too

He didn’t have the answers yet

While he was lost in thought, a pair of slender, strong fingers began to gently massage his temples, trying to ease his tension

Stop thinking so much. Just rest for a while,” Sierra said softly, her tone full of concern

Jonathan had too much on his shoulders. He was always thinking ahead, always guarding against threats

Quinn’s betrayal had hit him hard. He hadn’t said much, just brushed over it oncebut Sierra could still feel how disappointed he was

Jonathan had truly treated Quinn like family. And yet, from beginning to end, she had only ever manipulated him

Alright,Jonathan murmured, finally relaxing. He leaned back on the couch, tilting his head to expose his throatsomething he only ever did around Sierra

Meanwhile, at the Wynin estate, Wayne received the news

I’d hoped she’d grown after all these years,” he sighed. But she’s still the same.” 

Then he added, Forget it. A woman that vicious doesn’t deserve to be the Wynn family’s matriarch.” 

Wayne sighed again and asked, And Jonathan? Is he disappointed?” 

Edmund didn’t answerhe simply lowered his head. He knew this was one of those questions that didn’t require a reply

As expected, Wayne spoke again. It’s good for him to see the truth. He’s still young.” 

Then he added, Get ready. Jonathan will probably be coming over soon.” 

Wayne thought he knew his grandson well. But surprisingly two or three days passed with na sion of Ionathan Eventually 

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Chapter 380 Half Truths and Hollow Trust 

Jonathan looked at him and said, Grandfather, you really think that’s an honest question?” 

Wayne sighed. I thought she had changed over the years. But I guess not” 

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So he’d known all along. And yet, he’d never said a word. Jonathan couldn’t help but feel a strange mix of amusement and bitterness

When did you first realize?he asked quietly

Wayne looked at him. I didn’t know exactly what she was up to. I just always felt she wasn’t as innocent as she seemed.” 

He continued, And later, I noticed she was eyeing the position of matriarch. That’s when I sent her overseas. I didn’t expect you to end up in the same place by accident.” 

Before Jonathan could respond, Wayne added, I never said anything about her because I had no proofjust a feeling that she wasn’t pure of heart. And even if I had spoken up, you wouldn’t have listened.” 

Back then, their grandfathergrandson relationship had been strained. Jonathan had been determined to go after Jose, and Wayne had done all he could to stop him

That was when Jonathan left in anger

Jonathan didn’t reveal what he thought of Wayne’s explanation. He simply rubbed his fingertips together, then asked casually, So why did you have her stay with you this time?” 

When you’re old, you get soft,Wayne replied easily. I figured she had it rough. I thought I’d help if I could. Besides, I was worried she might do something reckless. I figured she’d be safer under my watchbut I was wrong.” 

Jonathan immediately lost any desire to keep talking. Even now, when they were finally sitting face to face, everything between them was still halftruthshalfspoken thoughts wrapped in ambiguity

What was real? What was false

He couldn’t tell anymore

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