The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 374

Sebastian's usual icy composure had melted away, leaving him looking lost and vulnerable as he turned to his butler.

"Phipps, what's happening to me?"

Phipps' brow twitched, but he kept his expression steady. "It's nothing, Sebastian. You've just been working too hard-juggling your job and classes. No wonder you fainted."

After a pause, he added, "Listen to me. You really shouldn't keep working outside anymore."

Without hesitation, Sebastian shook his head, his face earnest. "I can't. My mom's still in the hospital-she needs the money."

Phipps sighed, already knowing argument was futile. "Alright then, but promise me you won't push yourself too hard. Your mother only has you. If anything were to happen to you, she'd be heartbroken."

Sebastian managed a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, Phipps."

Then, after a beat, he went on, "Thank you for bringing me to the hospital. My mom and I... we've caused you a lot of trouble over the years."

him off. "Nonsense. It's the

Phipps couldn't stop him, so he made sure to alert the school staff ahead of time, asking them not to let anything

a white coat slipped quietly into the

is this going to go on? Keeping the truth

not. The young master couldn't handle it. If he suffers another shock, his alter personality could

good. He'll be trapped in the pain of being twenty-two forever." Phipps's face grew paler as

only a matter of time before the truth comes out. You and your team need to find

but finally nodded. "We'll do everything we

way out for dinner when she spotted a familiar face

Sebastian?

to recognize him, walking straight past without a

after her. Citrine hesitated, then turned around,

Sebastian stared at

her with confusion. "Why are you

smile. "So, your gunshot wound's all healed?" Her tone was sharp, not