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."

off. "Nonsense. It's

couldn't stop him, so he made sure to alert the school staff

in a white coat slipped quietly into

Phipps. "How long 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

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

of time before the truth comes out. You and your

long sigh but finally nodded. "We'll do everything

for dinner when she spotted a familiar face just

Sebastian?

eyes narrowed slightly, but she quickly pretended not to recognize him, walking straight past

hadn't made it far when Sebastian called after her. Citrine hesitated, then turned

Sebastian stared at

with confusion. "Why are you

cold, sarcastic smile. "So, your gunshot