Chapter 284

Citrine paused, momentarily stunned when she saw her eighteenth birthday present.

The gift sat on the table, hidden beneath a scarlet cloth, its shape a mystery.

Carefully, Citrine drew back the fabric, inch by inch, until she revealed the little creature inside the cage.

Almost as if it sensed her presence, the tiny animal looked up and let out a sweet, affectionate meow-like it was trying to win her over.

Citrine's heart melted instantly.

She reached for the card attached to the cage and read it quietly.

"Happy eighteenth birthday, Citrine. This kitten is for you. I hope that with her by your side, you'll find more happiness every day."

Finishing the note, Citrine tucked it away, cherishing the gift. Only then did she turn her attention to settling in the kitten a little Maine Coon.

Citrine had always been powerless against adorable animals.

there was cat litter and food ready, and he'd even gone so far as to remodel a spare

at first sight and named

Raymond soon found himself second-guessing this

home playing with the kitten or fussing over her, barely giving

been

who felt this way; even Weston and Travis started to resent the

a mere cat be stealing

Citrine, the kitten would flop lazily onto her back, shamelessly exposing her belly to lure her

Weston, and Travis could only look on, speechless as this devious little cat wormed her way deeper into Citrine's heart. One day, the three of

hissed and, with

claws caught him

wasn't deep-just

little brat! What's your problem? Do you want to see how mad you can make me?" Travis was seething, one hand clapped over his nose, the other jabbing at Happy as

Citrine's precious baby. If you so

what, I'm not even as important as a scruffy,

didn't hesitate. "No, you're

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