The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 140

That was actually pretty creepy, to be honest.

Carney rubbed his arms, shivering a little. "Dude, can we switch topics? I've got goosebumps everywhere."

"Get outta here," Travis shot back, but he was in a good mood and didn't even bristle at Carney's teasing tone.

Springer grinned. "Travis, I didn't peg you for the overprotective brother type. Honestly, you should just embrace it-go all-in on being the doting sibling."

Travis didn't snap back this time. He seemed to be thinking about it, and after a brief pause, he shrugged. "Not the worst idea." So what if he spoiled Citrine? She was his sister, after all.

The others looked at the brother and sister, a little envious.

Truth be told, if any of them had a sister like Citrine, they'd probably want to spoil her rotten too.

Besides, when Citrine spoke up for Havencrest Technical College earlier, it had hit them hard-inspiring and moving them in a way they couldn't quite shake off. Even now, the memory of her words still left a strong impression.

After halftime, Travis and the guys headed back onto the court.

between the teams was palpable-one glance and

a cold stare, and

hell-bent on going after Travis, like he'd brought all

Maybe it was the conversation with Citrine that fueled him, but right now, there was only one thing in Travis's

and lack of

game ended, Laird and Gideon hurried after

"Clifford, what

obvious. "Why were you gunning for Travis the

hadn't fixated on him, we probably

Laird realized how harsh they sounded.

pressed tight. "No,

teammate glared at Clifford, about to say more, but Gideon shot him a warning

in his mind. He couldn't quite explain his behavior-he'd just kept going after Travis, forgetting

see was Citrine calling Travis "big brother." Clifford felt

was supposed to hate Citrine-hate

had a sister. Jeanette was all