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."

"Nonsense. It's the least I can

his IV finished, Sebastian insisted on returning to campus. Phipps couldn't stop him, so he made

left, a man in a white coat slipped quietly into

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 be better to tell

doctor a grim look. "Absolutely not. The young master couldn't handle it. If he suffers

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

the truth comes out. You and your team need to find a treatment-one that will make the second

out a long sigh but finally

when

Sebastian?

pretended not to recognize him, walking straight past without a

hadn't made it far when Sebastian called after her. Citrine

stared at her,

her with confusion. "Why are you looking at

badly their last encounter had ended, Citrine gave a cold, sarcastic smile. "So, your