The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 571

Inez and Herschel were almost overwhelmingly warm and welcoming, leaving Citrine unsure how to interact with them.

Still, she accepted the two red envelopes they offered her.

She slipped them into her coat pocket, then made her way over to Hilda as if by instinct.

Falling into her usual role as a doctor, she asked, "How are you feeling today? Any discomfort anywhere?"

Hilda's heart filled with warmth at her daughter's concern.

She smiled, "I feel great, really. No complaints at all."

Being able to see her daughter every day and bask in her care-it was more comfort than she'd ever felt at home. Honestly, she was starting to hope she could stay at the research center a little longer.

But time, as always, moved quickly.

A few days later, both Weston and Raymond had fully recovered from the flu. Citrine handled their discharge paperwork and arranged for them to be sent home.

The following week, Hilda was discharged as well.

day, thousands lined up at the research center from dawn till

these people, the hospital stay was the least of their worries; what truly

a single mother arrived at the hospital, carrying her unconscious child

it through the doors before

at reception first," one of the guards told

long pause, she finally admitted, "I...

then suddenly dropped to her knees. "Please, I'm begging you save my child. He's burning up, he's already passed out. If this goes on, he won't

"I'm sorry, ma'am,

mother burst into tears, her sobs wracking her

Citrine happened to walk

and stepped

her with

Citrine nodded.

child has the flu, but she can't pay. She's hoping the hospital can make an

Citrine, the woman looked up

Citrine and,

Ms. Sterling,

"Please, ma'am, there's no need for