The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 150

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The truth was, Jeanette had started it. She'd taken the giant teddy bear Sawyer had given Citrine and shredded it to pieces. That's why Citrine shoved her. But afterward, Jeanette insisted that Citrine had destroyed the bear herself and was trying to frame her-and Sawyer believed her.

"Dad, it wasn't me. You have to believe me." Citrine's voice trembled for the first time as she stared at the stuffing and scraps of fabric scattered across the floor, fear flickering on her face.

Sawyer might not have realized what was happening, but Raymond saw it all too clearly. Citrine had sensed for a while now that Sawyer was planning to abandon her. She wasn't begging for his trust; she was begging him not to send her away.

For once, Sawyer didn't scold her. He didn't even respond to her plea-just reached out to gently ruffle Citrine's hair, his voice unusually soft. "Citrine, you'll be taken care of overseas. When the time is right, I'll bring you home. Okay?"

"Dad, it's my birthday today." Citrine looked up at him, her eyes pleading, hoping for any sign of mercy.

But Sawyer's heart was stone. "Be good. We'll celebrate together next year." Raymond watched as the last spark of hope vanished from Citrine's eyes. She looked at Sawyer and asked quietly, "Dad, will I ever come back?"

Sawyer smiled and nodded. "Of course. This will always be your home."

only watch as they

the new country than

He simply pushed young Citrine into the

drove straight to the docks and came to a halt. Apparently, they planned to continue by

uneasy. "Aren't we going to a house?

of the men sneered. "House? Your family already sold you to us." Surrounded by his own people, he no longer bothered

Citrine's alarm flared and she tried to bolt, but before she could react, the

nowhere to run. Everyone

you don't want to get hurt, you'll do as you're

Citrine roughly into a burlap sack. Raymond watched

had revealed: Citrine had been sent to Mirage Cay when

confirmed. They brought

but before Raymond could get a good look, all he glimpsed was

to follow, desperate to see what was inside, when suddenly, someone