The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 486

Sebastian had wrestled with his thoughts for a long time before finally mustering the courage to voice what had been weighing on his mind.

As soon as the words left his lips, he fixed his gaze on Citrine, clearly waiting for

her response.

Citrine paused, caught slightly off guard. It took her a moment to recall the man who'd been sitting beside her earlier that day.

She glanced thoughtfully at Sebastian before answering, "Oh, him? He's Mr. Fuller's assistant."

Sebastian frowned. "You two..."

Before he could finish, Citrine cut him off with a light laugh. "Mr. Fuller just sent him over to offer me a drink."

The tension in Sebastian's chest finally eased when he realized there was nothing between them. All the irritation and gloom that had been building up inside him seemed to vanish in an instant.

Suddenly, Citrine remembered the question Sebastian had asked back in the private room earlier that evening. She quickly realized he'd been jealous.

An amused smile tugged at her lips, and she felt the urge to tease him. "So, what did you think was going on between us?"

"I, uh..." Sebastian pressed his lips together, unable to get the words out.

He looked so flustered, it was almost endearing. Citrine couldn't help but laugh.

But it was a shame, really...

shame he wasn't

was arrogant, violent, and

she was

hesitating for a moment, Sebastian grinned and asked, "I just realized, it's been a year since college started. Do you have

He couldn't help

saw right through his cautious probing and replied

burned with curiosity. "Then, what kind

What kind of person?

frowned slightly, mulling

the

she'd e erienced love, so

question was harder than

Lit

Seemed.

spoke carefully, "Someone who loves

never

me. I suppose... I'd fall

someone like that."

answer was hopelessly idealistic—such a person

her words sank in.

a wave of guilt

gotten close to Citrine

discovering her

the Viridis Medical Institute