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."

chuckled and handed Citrine the

make them feel awkward, Raymond arranged for Weston and the rest of the parents to play cards in the living

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

around the grill. Travis, along with Sylvan and the other guys, had taken it upon themselves to handle all the

Her biggest regret in life was choosing to attend Havencrest

and Ingrid 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

her, then deliberately scooted 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

you graduate, you could always move

no matter where she was, she'd follow Citrine. Her parents had never

as they were chatting, Travis called out,

softly to Amelia, then