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.

later, Citrine arrived at the

waving as soon as

didn't even glance

With a forced smile, he

inside, Citrine glanced around. A trace of mockery flashed

He probably never imagined he'd end up like this-unable to afford even a private hospital suite in his

How pitiful.

time." Holbrook's voice wavered with

Citrine's

of Jeanette, Holbrook's eyes changed, a bitter look crossing

silence, he finally asked, "Citrine, do

restraint. She nodded. "Hate you? Of course I do. Every last one of you in the

her

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