The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 265

When the surgery officially began, Citrine entered the operating room alongside Dr. Parrish and the other doctors.

Inside, Citrine took on the role of overseeing and guiding the procedure, while Dr. Parrish handled the main surgical work. The rest of the medical team followed their lead with full cooperation.

Under Citrine's calm direction, the operation skillfully avoided every potential risk. Five hours later, the surgery concluded with complete success.

Once the anesthesia wore off, Manley regained full consciousness.

As soon as the nurses saw he was awake, they called for Dr. Parrish, the lead surgeon.

Dr. Parrish entered the recovery room with Patten at his side.

"Dean Reed, Dr. Parrish." Manley greeted them politely as they came in.

Dr. Parrish smiled warmly. "Mr. Carmichael, congratulations. The surgery went exceptionally well. Once your incision heals, and after three months of physical therapy, you'll be able to stand on your own again."

Hearing these words, a bright light flickered in Manley's eyes. A wave of joy washed over him, almost overwhelming in its intensity.

his niece. Manley looked at the two

remembered the image of Citrine calmly giving

a teenager to direct a surgery was no easy thing for anyone, yet Manley

Citrine, Patten smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry. She's fine-just exhausted.

then did

tone softened a little, his expression kindly. "Mr. Carmichael, you're

genuine admiration

smile crossing his lips. "Having Citrine as my niece really is a

offering to oversee the procedure in person that everything went so smoothly. Otherwise, there might have

wasn't sure how much Manley knew about Citrine's true background, so he

Manley was no fool. From the very first time he'd met Patten,

Patten talked about Citrine, there was a respect in both his words and his eyes that

couldn't help but wonder if Citrine's identity was more

the issue. Whatever secrets she had were

weather in Havencrest had grown colder, and everyone had begun bundling up in thick

the start of the month, an announcement appeared online: Havencrest