The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 316

After Dick finished speaking, he wrapped his arms around his wife and daughter, and without a backward glance, led them inside.

This time, Sawyer didn't try to stop him.

He wandered home in a daze, only to find Clifford sprawled on the couch, bruised and battered. Sawyer's face changed instantly. He rushed over. "Weren't you supposed to be at work? What happened to you?"

"I ran into Citrine," Clifford said, barely lifting his eyelids, his eyes empty and tired.

Sawyer blinked in surprise. "Citrine? What does she have to do with your injuries?"

Clifford shook his head. "Nothing. I just fell. Serves me right, anyway."

But Sawyer could guess the truth without being told.

He let out a heavy sigh. "Citrine won't acknowledge us anymore. I guess we have to accept it."

Clifford glanced at him. "Where'd you go today, Dad?"

of Jeanette made Sawyer's face darken, but he didn't bother to

to her again? She can't wait to cut us all off, and you still chase

you, didn't she?" Sawyer's face was grim. He

moment, Clifford spoke up suddenly. "Dad, why are you so obsessed with Jeanette? The only reason is because

you never tried to bring her back the way you did with Jeanette, no matter how blameless she was when she left the

was sharp, his expression

it before Clifford put it

admit it. You've always favored

steady, "But let me tell you

were sick? Who always had your back, worried

it Citrine

with memories of Citrine. Jeanette's

person who ever truly cared about

she'd spread her

four, when he came home exhausted from work, she'd smash open her piggy bank and offer every last coin. "Daddy, stop working

five, she'd boast in front of everyone that he was