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."

It's the least I can

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

in a

surgical mask and sat beside Phipps. "How long is this going to go on? Keeping the truth from him isn't a solution. Wouldn't it

"Absolutely not. The young master couldn't handle it.

be trapped in

It's only a matter of time before the truth comes out. You and your team need to find a treatment-one that will make

a long sigh but finally

out for dinner when she spotted a familiar face

Sebastian?

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

when Sebastian called after her. Citrine hesitated, then turned around, her

stared at her,

"Why are you looking at me like

encounter had ended, Citrine gave a cold, sarcastic smile. "So, your gunshot wound's all healed?" Her tone was sharp, not even trying to