The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 242

"Dad, maybe Citrine... maybe she doesn't want us to bother her." Sawyer pressed his lips together, clearly uneasy.

Holbrook let out a weary sigh and said quietly, "The person I've wronged the most in this life is Citrine. I don't have much time left. I just want to see her one last time."

"Alright. I promise I'll do it." Sawyer couldn't stand hearing Holbrook talk like that and immediately agreed.

The next day, Citrine received a call from an unknown number-Sawyer's.

When she learned that Holbrook wanted to see her before he died, the news caught her off guard.

After all, Holbrook had always treated her, his adopted daughter, with open disdain.

She didn't know why he suddenly wanted to see her, but the thought of witnessing his misery at the end of his life made the visit feel worthwhile.

an hour later, Citrine arrived at the hospital, following Sawyer's

waving as soon as he saw her approach the

glance at Sawyer, her voice cool and detached. "Lead the

a flicker of disappointment in his eyes. With a forced smile, he

trace of mockery flashed through her

luxury. He probably never imagined he'd end up like this-unable to afford even a private

How pitiful.

time." Holbrook's voice wavered

Citrine's gaze rested coldly on the bedridden man,

the mention of Jeanette, Holbrook's eyes changed, a bitter

finally asked,

without a hint of restraint. She nodded. "Hate you? Of course I do. Every last one of you in the Iverson family makes my

her