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.

from over. Every day, thousands

patients had severe complications-their immune systems collapsing, their organs under threat. For these people, the hospital stay was the least of their worries; what truly crushed them was the

her unconscious child in her arms. She didn't have a

through

to register at reception first,"

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

down at the feverish boy in her arms, then suddenly dropped to her knees. "Please, I'm begging you save my child. He's burning up, he's already

looked uncomfortable. "I'm sorry, ma'am, but that's not

his words, the mother burst into tears, her sobs wracking

Citrine happened to walk

frowned slightly and stepped

guards straightened immediately and greeted her

Citrine nodded.

guard explained, "Ms. Sterling, this lady's child has the flu, but she can't

how the guards addressed Citrine, the woman looked up at

Citrine and, without another word, bowed her head

Ms. Sterling, save my

hurried over and gently helped the woman to her feet. "Please, ma'am, there's no need