The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 43

Chapter 44

He didn't dare imagine what kind of life Citrine had endured all these years with

the Iverson family, or what she'd been through.

Raymond was in a foul mood, and his temper showed it.

Adler hesitated. "But sir, you have a very important meeting coming up."

"I don't care how important it is. Reschedule everything. I'm going to pick up my daughter-now."

Raymond's face was icy cold as he strode out, and not a soul in the office dared approach him.

Beatrice, who already knew about the mess online, didn't try to stop him when he came to collect Citrine.

When Citrine was called out of her classroom, she was still in a daze.

"What are you doing here?" she asked, looking up at Raymond. There was no trace of sadness or distress on her face.

Raymond felt a little of his worry ease.

she'd be hiding somewhere, crying

here to take you home," he said, ruffling her hair as if it were the most natural thing in

and pulled

midair. He simply assumed she didn't like people touching her hair, and didn't

seen them ruffle

anyone had done it for her. For a moment, Citrine felt the warmth of

did he

head,

are you

name several times

met his gaze, her expression earnest. "I'm just wondering-what is it about me that's worth all this

value did she have, to make Raymond treat her so

hard she tried, she couldn't figure it

one loves without

doubt it when it finally

Citrine was no different.

mean?" For the first time in his life, Raymond felt utterly out of his depth. He just couldn't see what was going on

hit him like a

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