The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 155

Salome's face was already swollen, and Citrine's eyes darkened when she saw it.

She knelt down, gently straightening Salome's clothes before helping her up. "Auntie, let me help you."

Salome felt a wave of guilt. She hadn't managed to show her niece a good time, and now the girl had to witness something so ugly. She couldn't help but worry- had she scared her?

"I'm fine, Citrine. Don't worry about me." Salome kept her eyes firmly on Derrick as she spoke, afraid he might turn his anger on Citrine.

They'd known each other since college. At twenty, she'd accepted Derrick's confession, and at twenty-three, his marriage proposal. For the first two years, he'd treated her well, and they'd been happy.

But everything changed when it became clear she couldn't have children. Derrick's personality turned overnight. He became violent, and soon he was cheating on her again and again.

The concern in Citrine's eyes deepened. In her mind, her aunt was supposed to be a bright, confident woman—a queen who shouldn't be bullied by anyone.

he saw whose daughter she was, he managed to bite back his rage. "Well, look who's here.

Derrick grabbed for Salome. "Get over here, you worthless

powerful-but taking his anger out

to reach Salome, Citrine stepped in front of her, shielding her aunt with her own

face. "You're the worthless one! Who do

my aunt. No one." Citrine didn't hold back. The slap sent Derrick's

I won't hit you just

Forgetting her own pain, she lunged at Derrick, scratching at his face. "Bastard! Watch your

her, but she wouldn't stand for anyone attacking her

fist, ready to strike her, when

Let me

another word, Citrine drove her foot into Derrick's stomach, sending him sprawling onto the floor. Grabbing him by the hair, she punched him again and again, her voice ringing out with each

you can get away with hurting my aunt? I'll make sure you