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.

was a video

for a moment before finally accepting

had been a long time since Raymond had last spoken to his daughter. He took a deep breath, clearly nervous, and spoke carefully. "Citrine, I watched the live stream of your competition online.

to add, “Congratulations, Citrine. I'm so proud of

distant smile for the

the distance in her voice and it made him

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

lips together

she'd been ill the last time, Raymond had called repeatedly, but

to convince Citrine. He shot Raymond a withering look and snapped, "Useless. Let

a response, Weston snatched the phone from

camera, he barked, "You little brat, how long has it been since you visited your old grandpa? What, are you waiting for me to come beg

"Citrine, Uncle Manley misses you.

away for a few months, but