The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 396

She didn't really care whether Wade was her brother or not. In fact, she'd prefer if he had nothing to do with her at all. Even if it turned out Wade truly was her brother, she still wouldn't acknowledge him.

Wade listened to his sister's cold, final words, and his heart ached. But instead of blaming her, he forced a smile and said gently, "I know this is hard for you to accept right now. I won't push you."

Worried she'd end up hating him even more, a flicker of sadness passed through Wade's eyes. He added, "I'll go now. Don't let this ruin your day, okay?"

Curry, who'd been hovering nearby, could hardly believe what he was seeing. The young master of the Saunders family was usually the center of attention wherever he went; this was the first time Curry had ever seen him look so humble-almost pitiful.

Citrine eyed Wade with a frosty, unreadable expression.

After leaving the competition venue, Citrine and Travis went out to celebrate with

a few friends. They'd just taken their seats at a cozy Italian restaurant when

Citrine's phone suddenly rang.

video call from

for a moment before

spoken to his daughter. He took a deep breath, clearly nervous, and spoke carefully. "Citrine, I watched the live stream of your

Citrine. I'm

managed a polite, distant smile for the camera, her tone cordial but

voice and it made him anxious,

again. "Citrine, we've prepared a big dinner at home to celebrate. Could you... would you please come home? Just for a bit?" His

lips together

the last time, Raymond had called

Weston was growing impatient as Raymond failed to convince Citrine. He shot Raymond a withering look and snapped, "Useless. Let me handle

response, Weston snatched the phone from

long has it been since you visited your old grandpa? What, are you waiting for me

too. "Citrine, Uncle Manley misses you. Come home soon,

a few months, but