Chapter 371

The next morning, rain swept over Crestwood, the temperature plummeting as cold wind rattled the trees outside.

Hastings was already waiting downstairs, just as they'd agreed.

Meanwhile, Citrine lounged on the living room sofa, lazily playing with the kitten nestled in her arms. Happy, half-lidded and purring, stretched out his round belly and nudged closer, utterly content.

From her spot by the window, Citrine could see Hastings standing below, holding a flimsy umbrella. The temperature had dropped to just fifty degrees, yet he wore nothing but a thin T-shirt.

He must be freezing, she thought, a spiteful little wish crossing her mind: If only the cold would do him in.

Suddenly, she remembered a day from her last life. Back then, she'd gone to find Theo; it was pouring rain and she hadn't brought an umbrella. She called him, "Theo, can you come pick me up?"

Instead of Theo, she got Hastings on the line, his voice bristling with annoyance. "It's Kali's birthday. You won't die if you get a little wet, stop being so dramatic." He hung up before she could say another word.

As Theo's friend, Hastings had always looked down on her, never missing a chance to humiliate her.

decided, she'd make sure Hastings got a taste of

approached, Citrine showed no

picked up her phone and sent Hastings a message: "Hold on,

replied instantly: "That's

puppy, she thought, her

and played with Happy a while longer. Nearly an hour slipped by before Citrine finally

on some casual clothes-no makeup, not even a glance in the mirror- and strolled to the elevator,

in just a T- shirt had

to wonder if Citrine intended to stand him up when he heard

The girl's voice was clear and soft, lilting like the first breeze of spring.

shifted the umbrella to shelter her, then asked, "What took

Citrine replied, giving a faint

of impatience, felt a pang of guilt.

respond, he leaned in and pressed

instantly, Citrine jerked away, a flash of undisguised loathing in her eyes- though she quickly

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