The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 69

The next morning, Calvin arrived at the hospital bright and early.

He took his time inspecting every corner of the room before finally letting his gaze settle on Raymond, who was lying in bed. "Where's my niece?"

"She's at school," Raymond replied, eyes glued to his laptop screen, not sparing Calvin even a glance.

Calvin didn't seem bothered by the cold reception and ventured with a hint of hope, "She's got real talent. Has she ever considered going into medicine?"

Raymond glanced up, immediately seeing through Calvin's intentions.

Back home, Calvin had plenty of connections in the medical field. His mentor was none other than Professor Oliver, the most renowned medical expert in the country.

Both Calvin and Professor Oliver were known for spotting and nurturing talent. Calvin secretly hoped that Citrine might one day apprentice under Professor Oliver.

After all, with a name like that behind her, Citrine would have a limitless future in medicine.

his typing, though he didn't answer right away. Thinking of Citrine's independent streak, he finally said, "That's up to her. Whatever she decides to pursue is her own choice.

Calvin

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handed her a note. The message

piqued, Citrine turned the note over in her

the designated restaurant, the entire Iverson

come?" Sawyer asked impatiently, recalling how Citrine had blocked his number and deleted him from all

Sawyer failed to

he fixed Norton and Clifford with a stern look. "Remember what I said: you both

she'd ever heard. "You, too. You're going to apologize to your sister properly.

reluctant, but Sawyer's chilly attitude toward her lately left

involving Citrine and Jeanette had been trending at the top of social media for days, and the Iverson family's best efforts and money-couldn't bury

had taken a nosedive. Even her teachers whispered behind

she'd had any other way out, apologizing would have

minutes later, Citrine arrived at