The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 576

At first, Park had tried to avoid Citrine, afraid she might hold a grudge and take revenge on him. But now that she'd spotted him, it was too late to hide or lie. He could only speak the truth.

"It wasn't me. It's my son," he admitted.

Citrine glanced at the little boy in Park's arms and asked gently, "Is it the flu?"

Park nodded, his expression bitter. "Yes."

"My son's had a heart arrhythmia since he was very young. The first time he caught the flu, I took him to NeoGen Nexus Hospital. The doctor there prescribed only a minimal dose of medicine, and it delayed his treatment. When things got worse, they said he needed surgery. But the surgeon was incompetent-after the operation, my boy never woke up. He told me the outcome was up to fate."

Maybe it was something in Citrine's calm, nonjudgmental tone, but Park found himself letting down his guard. He couldn't help but share more about his son's condition.

Citrine's brow creased thoughtfully. She reached out and felt the boy's forehead, then asked politely, "Mr. Atkinson, would you mind if I took a look at your son's surgical incision?"

the nurse had told him and felt a surge of hope. "Of course! Please,

eyes, took his pulse, and then

son's condition isn't as serious as it seems. We'll do a minor procedure

in disbelief. "President Carmichael...

warm and confident.

words, most of the anxiety

you, President Carmichael. Thank you so much

to him that President Carmichael-who had every reason to bear a grudge after he'd left Blood Rain-would not

entirely unbothered by the past. She replied mildly, “It's nothing.

of resentment only

silence, he blurted out an apology. "I'm sorry, President Carmichael. I betrayed you before. I was weak and cowardly-I left Blood

Citrine was surprised he brought it up; in truth, she'd never held it against him. In her eyes, Park and the other executives who'd left Blood Rain simply been looking

Carmichael, after what I did... you don't blame