The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 572

Citrine and the woman followed behind in silence.

Once upstairs, Citrine returned to her suite to change into surgical scrubs. Dr. Austin and Dr. Smith were already prepared, and together, they headed into the operating room.

Several hours passed before Citrine and the team of doctors and nurses finally emerged.

Outside, the woman's eyes were swollen and red-she'd clearly been crying for a long time. The moment Citrine appeared, she jumped to her feet. "How did it go? Was the surgery a success?"

Her voice was tight with worry as she searched Citrine's face for reassurance.

"It went well. You can relax now," Citrine replied with a gentle smile.

The relief hit the woman all at once. She sank onto the bench and broke down in tears, the weight of days filled with fear and anguish pouring out of her. She couldn't hold back anymore.

Citrine wasn't sure how to comfort her, so she simply rested a hand on the woman's shoulder.

as you're alive, there's always

one who'd helped her at rock bottom, but in that

a bitter laugh, she confessed, "You probably won't believe this, but since I got

I found out I was expecting, my husband's family talked me into quitting my job to focus on the pregnancy. I agreed without thinking it through, but the moment I left work, they started blaming me for not making any money. Every day, I had to put up with their criticism and constant pressure. I thought things couldn't get any worse. But then, just as I was nearing my due date, my husband cheated on me—and even had a child with the other

her cheeks as

She handed

face, then suddenly knelt on the floor with a thud. "Thank you. You saved my daughter's life. I swear I'll

"Go check on your child

every day. Citrine couldn't help everyone. She'd only stepped in this time because

returning home, Citrine thought long and

set up a charity window at the Medical Center. For flu patients, from struggling families, or anyone facing real hardship, once their situation is confirmed, surgery fees are to be cut in half. And if the circumstances are especially

hospital takes in flu patients, priority goes to the elderly and children. Their

Citrine turned off

she didn't realize was that not every hospital partnered with the Medical Research Center shared the same compassion. For some, human life was just another