Chapter 44 She Has No Home

Sierra's expression shifted slightly as she answered Vera's call. "Hello, Mom." "Cee, it's your brother's birthday today. Come home for dinner." "Mom, I've been really busy lately. I already sent my gift for him to the house. I'll come by as soon as I finish everything." "Cee, you…" Before Vera could finish, a burst of noise interrupted the call. A few seconds later, William's cold, disapproving voice came through. "Today is your brother's 20th birthday. Bring Benson with you and come home tonight." Sierra frowned, responding, "He's busy with work. He doesn't have time." "Don't make excuses," William snapped. "If you refuse, I'll call Benson myself to see if he's really busy or if it's just you not wanting to come back. Have you been away for so long that you've forgotten the need to come back?" Hearing the sarcasm and threats in William's voice, Sierra's grip on the phone tightened. She lowered her head, took a deep breath, and forced back the bitterness and hurt rising insi