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.

Citrine's independent streak, he finally said, "That's up to her. Whatever she decides to pursue is her own choice. I won't

Calvin

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approached Citrine and handed her a note. The message invited her to

Citrine turned the note over in her hand

room at the designated restaurant, the entire

sure Citrine's going to come?" Sawyer asked impatiently, recalling how Citrine had blocked his number and deleted him

Clifford reassured him, looking confident-though Sawyer failed to notice the guilt flickering in his

"Remember what I said: you both owe Citrine an apology. You misunderstood

to Jeanette, his tone harsher than she'd ever heard. "You, too. You're

muttered, visibly reluctant, but Sawyer's chilly attitude toward her lately

and Jeanette had been trending at the top of social

taken a nosedive.

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

Citrine arrived