The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 205

Chapter 207

Night had fallen deep and heavy.

Citrine had just finished her nighttime routine and was about to crawl into bed when her phone suddenly lit up with a call from Amelia.

A call at this hour couldn't be for anything trivial.

Without hesitation, Citrine answered, an edge of worry in her voice. "Hey, Amy, is everything okay? Did something happen?"

Just hearing Citrine's voice made Amelia's eyes sting with tears, her reply shaky and thick with emotion.

She sniffled. "Citrine, I... I ran out of the house. I just couldn't stay."

"I'm not feeling great."

"Amy, where are you right now?" Sensing something was seriously wrong, Citrine's tone turned urgent.

It took Amelia a moment to answer. "I'm at the downtown park."

friend before saying firmly, "Stay where you are. I'm coming

light jacket over her pajamas, slipped on a pair of flats, and rushed out the door without a

was pounding the

family estate wasn't far from the city

hurried through the park, searching

Amelia was safe, Citrine let out a breath she didn't know she'd

in pajamas and slippers, hair a little messy, clearly having rushed over

eyes filled with

only called because she needed someone to talk to. She never expected Citrine to come all the way out, especially so late at

I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have dragged you out here at this hour," Amelia said, guilt coloring her

friends, aren't we?" Citrine, usually so calm and

Realizing that Citrine's panic was all because of her, Amelia felt a

after dark, even in the summer. If you didn't throw on a jacket, you'd catch a chill

and gently pulled her up from the bench. "Come on, it's late. Let's

bother," Amelia stammered, her eyes downcast. Amelia cherished their friendship more than anything-Citrine was her only real friend and she couldn't help but

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255