The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 131

Not long after Citrine left, the man tasked with keeping order suddenly received a message from the school, informing him he'd need to come in tomorrow to complete his resignation paperwork.

His hand trembled. He immediately remembered what that girl had said to him just moments ago; all the color drained from his face.

It was her. It had to be her.

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Meanwhile, after dropping Travis off at the hospital, Citrine suddenly remembered something. After thinking it over, she sent Manley a quick message.

CICI: Uncle, Travis is hurt. He's at Havencrest Prime Medical Center.

Manley replied almost immediately.

Manley: He's not dead, is he?

Citrine stared at the message, her expression torn. She wasn't quite sure if Manley had sent that by mistake.

She hesitated, then typed another message.

something I need to take care of in a little bit. Would you be able

Are you there

let out a breath of relief. At least this time Manley hadn't said anything weird-otherwise, she wouldn't have known how to respond. Before she could say

me

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patched up. As the nurse helped him out of the treatment room, he spotted Citrine sitting in the waiting area, looking out for

Citrine stood and walked over, taking the nurse's place by his

up, and he'd always toughed it out alone. This was the first time anyone

opened his mouth, uncomfortable, and mumbled,

was sudden and bright. "Don't mention it. You're my

sounded almost playful-like a little sister teasing her big brother. The tips of his ears turned pink. He glanced away,

how badly he'd embarrassed himself in front of her during the

her, hesitant. "Um... do you think I'm

Besides, that other guy tripped you on purpose.

watched her smile, and suddenly memories he thought he'd buried

the past

hopeless. How could you

disgrace to the Carmichael family. You'll never measure up to your father or

just a worthless nobody. We never