The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 65

At Havencrest Prime Medical Center, the best minds in medicine were gathered in the conference room, their faces drawn with concern as they discussed Raymond's condition. Hours passed, but their debate led nowhere no one had

answers.

Meanwhile, Raymond lay inside one of the hospital's newest diagnostic machines, undergoing yet another round of tests. The results, as always, came back completely normal.

Calvin adjusted his glasses, his tone grave. "Raymond, you haven't had any heart pain for months. Why did it suddenly flare up again?"

It had been several months since Raymond's last episode, and Calvin had hoped the worst was behind them.

Raymond searched his memory, trying to recall anything unusual in his recent life. He finally replied, his voice even, "I'm not sure. Ever since Citrine came back, I haven't felt that kind of pain in a long time."

Calvin rubbed his temples, clearly frustrated.

"What exactly happened the day your heart acted up? Walk me through it," he pressed.

at work, nothing special. The only event was the family dinner at the

Raymond spoke, a realization seemed to dawn on him. "That night, Citrine and my father got into an argument and she left early. He was furious. When I ran

especially

the memory clear

heart trouble seemed to flare up

ridiculous-like some

a handful like it in the entire country. He'd only ever seen anything like it in

"If you want to get to the bottom of this,

at play. Raymond ignored him, picking up his phone and glancing at it before quickly setting it aside. He thought he hid his disappointment well, but

wrong? Missing your daughter?" Calvin

in this hospital for days now, and

at the hospital

Calvin continued, never one to hold

me a favor and shut up." Raymond's fist clenched under the covers as

silent phone, the absence of any message from