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."

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

him, a little stunned and not sure if she should laugh or feel awkward. She swallowed and said, "I really don't

listen and take the money," he insisted, leaving

how determined he was, Citrine gave up protesting. She decided she'd talk

the two of them, completely

Citrine, curiosity written all over

Citrine could answer, Manley cut

focus on your broken leg instead of

maybe twenty bucks for spending money if he was lucky. Now he was handing Citrine two thousand at a time? Travis couldn't believe

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

home, she

water at the time, and nearly spat it

you money every day?" he asked, narrowing his

well how much Manley hated the Carmichael family.

he's just sending you money, there's probably no harm—you can accept it. But if he ever asks you to do

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