The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 378

Citrine slowed her pace, waiting for the others to catch up before asking, "Why are you carrying so much stuff?"

She glanced at the bulging backpack. "What on earth did you bring?"

Sebastian shrugged. "Snacks, a camera, a blanket, a few odds and ends."

Citrine was about to tell him he really didn't need to bring so much, but Sebastian cut in, "I looked up what people usually take to music festivals. Since we'll be here for a while, you might get bored, so I figured I'd bring everything the internet suggested-just in case."

Citrine fell silent for a moment, letting his words sink in. She wasn't naïve-she could tell Sebastian had gone out of his way to prepare for today.

He really seemed to care.

For the first time, Citrine found herself actually believing what Phipps had told her about him.

Once they'd gotten inside and found a spot to sit, Citrine immediately felt the impact of Sebastian's thoughtfulness.

From the moment they settled down, Sebastian started unpacking: snacks, drinks, a blanket to sit on, a portable charger-he had it all covered. He busied himself with the arrangements, refusing to let Citrine do a thing. She tried to help several times, but each attempt was gently turned down, so eventually she gave up.

and a gentle evening breeze ruffling her hair, Citrine munched on snacks and let herself

herself, Sebastian's lips curled into a faint smile. "I brought

replied without hesitation. What girl

struck a few casual poses, nothing

each shot with focused attention,

beautiful girl always looks good on camera-especially someone like Citrine, who seemed

at last, settling down next to her and scrolling through the photos

had already suspected during the shoot that Sebastian's photography skills were impressive, but seeing the final results

looks amazing." Citrine scrolled through the pictures, genuine amazement

hold back her praise. "You're really talented

modest smile. "I'm

mention how he'd spent all afternoon, aside from running

a nearby couple overheard their conversation and wandered

a black leather jacket, striding ahead with purpose, while her boyfriend,

plopped down beside Citrine, looking