Chapter 56

Raymond's brow furrowed, clearly displeased. "Citrine is my daughter-of course she belongs here. If you don't want her around, I'll take her home myself."

Weston was left speechless by his son's retort. He simply snorted, then said nothing more.

Raymond turned to his daughter, his expression softening with concern. "Don't pay any attention to your grandfather, Citrine. He's old-his words aren't always the kindest."

"I know. I'm not bothered by him," Citrine replied with a faint smile.

Truth be told, Citrine didn't care about Weston's attitude. She hadn't come here to win his approval, and whether he liked her or not was none of her concern.

Weston: ...He was still right here, wasn't he? Did this father and daughter think he was invisible?

There was still some time before the family dinner, but nearly everyone had already arrived.

Weston gathered the family together and began by introducing Citrine.

still part of the Carmichael bloodline, and since Raymond insisted on bringing her back into the fold, Weston would give her the respect

rest of the family, seated on the

the introductions in order. "This is

the broad- shouldered man next

the old man turned his gaze to his

this is your

looked at the handsome man, momentarily

as parchment,

him from her previous life-he'd been in a wheelchair then, too.

he replied, returning her smile. For a fleeting moment, a flicker of

sly, amused look. "Didn't expect someone like you to have such

Manley was up to, but he was well aware

any ideas about my daughter. Or

family should behave?" Weston barked, cutting

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255