The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 66

Chapter 67

After Raymond finished his meal, Citrine moved to clear the table, but he quickly stopped her.

"Take it easy," he said, his tone gentle but firm. "Kids should act their age." The last thing Raymond wanted was to see her worn out.

With that, he shot Calvin a meaningful look, and Calvin immediately caught on. He stepped over and tidied up the table without complaint.

"Over here, too. And don't forget that spot-wipe it down," Raymond called out from his place on the bed, directing Calvin with a nod and a glance.

"Understood, Mr. Carmichael," Calvin replied, dutifully following orders.

Despite his compliance, Calvin couldn't resist tossing a few playful jabs back at Raymond as he cleaned, and soon the two were bickering good-naturedly.

Watching them banter, Citrine couldn't help but smile.

It wasn't until they finished that she remembered Raymond's illness. Her expression turned a little more serious.

She pulled a chair closer and reached out her hand toward him. "Let me see your hand for a second."

Raymond looked at her, puzzled, but obediently placed his hand in hers. To his surprise, Citrine placed her fingers on his wrist, feeling for his

to check a pulse?" Raymond's eyebrows shot

little," she

another word, Citrine bent to her task, her gaze focused in

of quiet professionalism. Still, neither of

seen every

minutes passed, and Citrine finally let go of his

face was grave, as if she'd really discovered

help but chuckle at her seriousness. "So? What did you

to

next words made both men freeze and turn

you get pain in your heart?" Citrine's clear voice echoed

room.

their expressions suddenly much

so precisely, they couldn't help

that?" Raymond

your pulse,"

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