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

was the only one who'd helped her at rock bottom, but in that moment, the woman finally felt the

won't believe this, but since I got pregnant,

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 woman. While I was distracted, he transferred all our assets to his parents' name. After I gave birth, he served me divorce papers. It wasn't until I signed them that I

her cheeks as she

know what to say. She handed

thud. "Thank you. You saved my daughter's life. I swear

helped her up. "Go check

help everyone. She'd only stepped in this time because she happened

thought long and hard before contacting the hospital

or anyone facing real hardship, once their situation is

to the elderly and children. Their immune systems are weak, and without prompt treatment,

turned off her

Medical Research Center shared the same compassion. For some, human