The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 583

Everyone was left speechless by Ingrid's bold move.

After seeing Ingrid take so many selfies with Citrine, Jane and Lisa exchanged a glance, unwilling to be outdone. "Citrine, we want a picture with you too!" they

chimed in, grinning.

The two of them rushed over, flanking Citrine on either side as they snapped their own set of photos.

Once everyone had their turn, Raymond stepped forward to corral the group toward the backyard. "All of you are my daughter's friends just relax and have fun. The Carmichael family isn't big on formalities."

Ingrid, ever the social butterfly, flashed him a bright smile. "Don't worry, Mr. Carmichael. We plan on making ourselves right at home."

and handed Citrine the

the rest of the parents to play cards in the living room after

at the hospital lately. She was only eighteen, an age meant for carefree fun, but his precious daughter had thrown herself into work without a second thought. As a father, his heart

other guys, had taken it upon themselves

in ages, had misty eyes from the moment Citrine walked in. Her biggest regret in

joke around so familiarly, Amelia felt a pang of jealousy. She knew she should be happy that Citrine was making new friends, but instead, seeing them so close made her

closer to Citrine, looping her arm through Citrine's and leaning in. "Citrine I've missed you so much. If I'd known, I would've gone to Crestwood too-then

hey, once you graduate, you could always move to Crestwood.

she was, she'd follow Citrine. Her parents had never cared much for her-Citrine was the only person in the world she truly cared

they were chatting, Travis called out, "Citrine!

softly to Amelia, then crossed the