The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 418

Chapter 420

"What's that supposed to mean?" Hastings's face changed in an instant, a flash of fear in his eyes.

Citrine smiled, repeating herself, "Let's not see each other anymore."

"You're breaking up with me?" Hastings managed to get the words out, his voice strained.

Before she could reply, he rushed on, "No, I won't accept that."

"Is this because of Kali?"

Hastings had never felt this anxious or full of regret in his life.

Break up? Citrine nearly laughed. “Hastings, we were never together to begin with. There's nothing to break up."

He searched her face for some sign that she was joking, but found nothing.

He pressed his lips together, voice rough. "But we went to the movies together. We hung out, went places..."

surprised look. "Wait-you actually thought

The last bit of

astonished by

remember me ever saying I wanted to be with you?" Hastings racked his brain, replaying every moment they'd shared-movies, walks, art exhibits—but she'd never once said those words. And now

had all been wishful thinking

Citrine. After a long beat, he asked quietly, "Even if

question made his heart clench. He was torn between

Her lips barely

hit Hastings like a

went pale, nearly losing his balance. "No... I can't believe you never liked

reaching out to grab her shoulders, but Citrine

I never liked you, not in that way."

expression shifted. “Is it because I never actually told you

dropped to one knee. "Citrine, I love

out a soft, amused laugh. "No,

I misunderstood you? Because I made you give blood for Kali? Is that why you hate

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