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,

check a pulse?" Raymond's eyebrows shot

little," she replied

word, Citrine bent to her

an air of quiet professionalism. Still, neither of them really believed a high schooler could

over a decade. They'd seen every specialist there was-locally

couple of minutes passed, and Citrine finally let

face was grave, as if she'd really discovered

but chuckle at her seriousness. "So? What did you find?" he asked,

hardly expected Citrine to offer

both men freeze and

Citrine's clear voice

room.

and Calvin locked eyes, their expressions suddenly much more

precisely, they couldn't

Raymond managed, trying to hide

in your

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