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.

arrived at the hospital,

called, waving as soon as he saw her approach the

expressionless. She didn't even glance at Sawyer, her voice

eyes. With a

A trace of

half his life in luxury. He probably never imagined he'd end up like this-unable to afford

How pitiful.

haven't visited your grandpa in a long time." Holbrook's voice wavered with emotion as he saw her

come to see you?" Citrine's gaze rested coldly on the

of Jeanette, Holbrook's eyes changed, a bitter

finally asked, "Citrine, do you

settled into the chair opposite his bed, meeting his gaze without a hint of restraint. She nodded. "Hate you? Of course

expected her honesty. His

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