Chapter 296: Julian Is Going Too

Chapter 296: Chapter 296: Julian Is Going Too

When Isabelle Sutton woke up in Sienna Everett’s arms, the first thing she saw was Sienna’s tender, shimmering eyes. Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly asked, "Sienna, you haven’t slept at all?"

"No, I just woke up."

Sienna tucked the blanket in for Isabelle, not telling her that she had been watching over her all night, worried she might have a nightmare.

Isabelle yawned and, like a little squirrel, snuggled deeper into Sienna’s arms.

She felt she had slept exceptionally well. The faint, elegant fragrance from Sienna lingered in the air, like a red rose covered in frost or a breeze skimming across a lake, soothing all the anxiety and shadows in her heart.

Also...

"Sienna," Isabelle said, stroking Sienna’s arm with a conspiratorial air. "Your skin is so amazing! It’s so fair and smooth, it feels incredible to touch!"

Sienna: "..."

Isabelle stroked her arm for another moment, clearly captivated. Then, with a gossipy glint in her eyes, she suddenly asked, "When you and Mr. Forrester are together, is he just constantly touching you?"

Sienna: "..."

’He kind of does, doesn’t he...’

On a whim, Sienna touched her own arm. ’It doesn’t feel like anything special...’

Isabelle absentmindedly copied her, stroking her own arm. "Huh, I guess it doesn’t feel like much when you do it to yourself. I’ll just go back to touching yours~"

The two of them lay in bed, laughing and fooling around for a while longer. Seeing it was almost noon, Sienna got up, quickly washed up, and then had lunch with Isabelle.

Remembering she had to meet Shannon Everett at 2:00 PM, Sienna told Isabelle to get some rest and said she was heading home for a bit.

She also left bodyguards stationed downstairs from Isabelle’s apartment. Until Shannon was dealt with, she had to ensure Isabelle’s safety first.

「Back at Veridian Gardens.」

The moment Julian Forrester saw her bloodshot eyes, his brow furrowed. "You didn’t get any rest?"

Sienna shot him a look and opened her arms for a hug, returning to her safe harbor like a weary bird to its nest. "You’re one to talk. Did you get any rest? Come here and let me recharge!"

But just as she wrapped her arms around him, before she could even lose herself in Flora Forrester’s handsome face, Keith Sterling came rushing in from outside.

"Holy shit, what’s going on, bro! You guys came from the police station this morning?"

Claire Sterling followed behind him and asked worriedly, "Sierra, what’s wrong?"

Sienna had no choice but to let go of Julian and explain how Morgan Everett had kidnapped Isabelle the previous night to threaten her.

Keith was so furious he let out a string of curses. "Damn it, that Morgan Everett is a real piece of shit! How could he come up with such a despicable plan! And they claim Shannon Everett didn’t know? I bet she’s definitely involved!"

Claire sighed inwardly. ’To be stuck with a family that has no moral compass... it’s been so hard on Sierra.’

’Even though Sierra grew up with her grandparents, she was just a little kid. Seeing other children with their parents, how could she not have longed for her own?’

’After her grandparents passed away, she must have agreed to be taken back by the Everett Family because she wanted to finally have the loving parents she’d always dreamed of. But in the end, the Everetts were... like that.’

Keith was seething with righteous indignation. He looked at Sienna and said, "Sister-in-law, you absolutely can’t let Shannon Everett get away with this!"

A sharp glint appeared in Sienna’s eyes. "Of course. It’ll be settled this afternoon."

"This afternoon?" Keith’s eyes instantly lit up. "What are you planning to do? Take me with you!"

Keith might not have been interested in much else, but when it came to taking down the Everetts, he was always the first to volunteer!

Julian glanced at Sienna, then turned to Keith. "Don’t pester her now. Your sister-in-law hasn’t slept a wink since last night. Let her rest for a bit."

Upon hearing that, Keith blurted out another, "Holy shit! Sister-in-law, I know you’re tough as nails and built like a fortress, but you still have to rest!"

Sienna: "?"

’Tough?’

’Built like a fortress?’

Claire’s eyelid twitched. She raised her hand and smacked the back of Keith’s head. "Do you even know how to talk! Sierra, you should go rest. Don’t you have things to do this afternoon? You need to recharge!"

Keith clutched the back of his head, which had just fallen victim to his sister’s cruel hand, his face a mask of pitiful complaint.

’What did I say wrong?’

’Ever since I met her, Sierra has always been super energetic, lively, full of vigor, dashingly heroic, and strong as an ox!’

Keith was now dying of curiosity and desperately wanted to go with Sienna to deal with Shannon, but not wanting to disturb her rest, he refrained from pestering her with questions.

Back in the bedroom, Sienna took a quick shower and settled comfortably into bed.

Julian sat on the edge of the bed, his slender, well-defined hands massaging her to ease her sore muscles. "Go to sleep," he said. "I’ll wake you later."

"No, I don’t want to sleep right now." Sienna shook her head, blinking her dewy eyes at him. She suddenly called out his name with a specific purpose in mind, "Julian?"

The man raised an eyebrow, his voice low and alluring. "What is it, Sierra?"

Sienna’s eyes curved into a smile as she suddenly asked in a bright, clear voice, "Do you like touching me?"

Julian was stunned for a moment by the question. Then, his brow arched almost imperceptibly, and the corner of his mouth curled into a smirk. "What do you think?"

Sienna spread her arms magnanimously. "If you like it, then I’ll let you touch!"

Julian’s gaze instantly darkened.

Sienna pulled him down to lie beside her. "Stop massaging me. Just lie here with me."

With that, she took his hand and placed it on her waist.

Sienna turned onto her side to face him, gazing at his devastatingly handsome face. She couldn’t resist reaching out to touch his Adam’s apple, then his collarbone. "You’re pretty nice to touch, too."

Julian: "?"

After a few moments of playful touching, Sienna glanced at the time. It was almost 1:00 PM.

Julian’s long, elegant fingers threaded gently through her soft, black hair. He asked in a low voice, "Want me to go with you this afternoon?"

Sienna thought for a moment, then nodded. "Sure, that works!"