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 lined up at the research center from dawn till

hospital stay was the least of their worries;

unconscious

even made it through the doors before security

register at reception first," one of the

woman hesitated, clearly embarrassed. After a long pause,

I'm begging you save my child. He's burning up, he's already

security guard looked uncomfortable. "I'm sorry, ma'am,

the mother burst into tears, her sobs wracking

then, Citrine happened to walk

stepped forward. "What's

greeted her with

Citrine nodded.

this lady's child has the flu, but she can't pay. She's hoping

guards addressed Citrine, the woman

clinging to a lifeline, she stared at Citrine and, without another word, bowed

Sterling,

woman to her feet. "Please,