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?"

had told him and felt a surge of hope. "Of course! Please, go ahead." Carefully, he lifted his son's

eyes, took his pulse, and then asked Park

son's condition isn't as

eyes widened in disbelief.

smile was warm and

most of the

you, President Carmichael. Thank you so

a grudge after he'd left Blood Rain-would not only forgive him, but even help him

seemed entirely unbothered by the past. She replied mildly, “It's nothing. I didn't do

of resentment only deepened Park's feelings

sorry, President Carmichael. I betrayed you before. I was weak and cowardly-I left Blood Rain because I

Citrine was surprised he brought it up; in truth, she'd never held it against him. In her eyes, Park and the other

after what I did... you don't blame me? You don't