The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 443

Since the last time she'd seen her daughter, Hilda had been counting the days. It had been far too long.

Today, she finally gave in. She drove to Crestwood University.

Once she reached the campus gates, Hilda sent her daughter a message:

"Citrine, I brought you a little something. I'm outside your school-come out and get it, would you?"

Citrine was just about to start an experiment when she glanced at her phone. She hesitated for a moment; the weather outside was freezing. After thinking it over, she replied:

"I'm in the middle of a lab experiment. Just come in-I'm in Sage's Building, lab 230."

Hilda had come prepared to wait at the gate for a glimpse of her daughter. She hadn't expected a quick reply. Seeing Citrine's message, her heart leapt. She immediately entered the campus, following Citrine's directions through the maze of buildings.

When Hilda arrived, she found Citrine at the center of a small crowd. Clad in a crisp white lab coat, Citrine spoke with confidence and clarity, explaining her analysis of the experiment's data to her peers.

She stood at the lab bench, poised and radiant, so focused and brilliant that Hilda couldn't help but stare, utterly captivated.

When Citrine finished, the room erupted in applause.

"That was amazing-I understood everything for once!"

incredible, Citrine. Honestly, you explained it better than our professor does. No wonder he's

If it weren't for your help, we never would've finished this experiment

and grateful, "You've done enough for us-let us treat you to

"Thanks, but

that, Citrine! We'll definitely need your help again someday.

good-natured plea made Citrine laugh, her eyes bright. "Alright, just message me

notice Hilda sitting quietly by

gathered her things and walked over. "Sorry to keep you

stood quickly, flustered. "Oh, not at all! I just got here

the door and holding

left the lab together, Citrine

"Citrine, you were brilliant in there. I'm so

“Thank you.

eyes softened. She'd heard similar

hearing

different-strangely meful.

the cold was biting. After a moment

first. "Would you like to come over

expected the invitation-her heart soared,