The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 131

Chapter 132

"Just checking if you're dead yet."

Manley barely spared Travis a glance before turning his attention to Citrine.

"Uncle," Citrine greeted him politely.

The way these two interacted was downright bizarre. Citrine suddenly wondered if calling Manley over had been the right decision.

Manley grunted in acknowledgment, then, out of nowhere, asked her, "Why aren't you accepting it?"

Citrine instantly understood what he meant, but for a moment, she didn't know how to reply.

Ever since they'd exchanged numbers, Manley had been sending her two thousand dollars every day. Taking it once was one thing, but accepting it every single time made Citrine uncomfortable—especially since she'd only met this uncle a handful of times.

After a long pause, she finally answered, "Uncle, I haven't even spent the last two thousand you sent me."

Manley frowned, sounding almost disappointed. "If you can't spend it, try harder. Or just save it. Either way,

some kind of millionaire? Citrine stared at him, a little stunned and not sure if she should laugh or feel awkward. She swallowed and said, "I really don't think I should,

and take the money," he insisted,

decided she'd talk to Raymond about it when he

two of

asked Citrine, curiosity written all over

answer, Manley cut in, "None of

your broken leg instead of

spending money if

hadn't seen the paternity test himself, he'd start to think he was

got home, she

drink of water at the time, and nearly spat it

added you on Messenger and sends you money every day?" he

Carmichael family. He

he looked at Citrine, his tone serious. "Your uncle isn't exactly a good person. Still, if he's just sending you money, there's probably no harm—you can accept it. But

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