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."

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

her pajamas, slipped on a pair of flats,

pounding

far from the

hurried through the park, searching until she finally spotted that

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

she caught sight of Citrine-still in pajamas and slippers, hair a little

eyes filled with tears, shimmering in the glow of

someone to talk to. She never expected Citrine to come all the way out, especially so late

sorry. I shouldn't have dragged you out here

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

rarely saw her like this. Realizing that Citrine's panic was all because of her, Amelia felt a warm glow inside a strange

Havencrest dropped sharply after dark, even in the summer. If you didn't throw

at Amelia's t-shirt and shorts 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

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