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.

last bit of

was genuinely astonished by his

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

that it had all been wishful thinking on

a long beat, he asked quietly, "Even if we weren't together... can I

his heart clench. He was torn between desperately wanting her answer, and dreading what

hesitate. Her lips barely

hit Hastings like

pale, nearly losing his balance. "No... I

reaching out to grab her shoulders, but Citrine quickly

true. I never liked you, not in that way."

I never actually told

Citrine could respond, Hastings dropped to one knee. "Citrine, I love

let out a soft, amused laugh.

“Is this because I misunderstood you? Because I made you give blood for Kali? Is that why you

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