The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 634

Crestwood Medical Research Center

That night, Citrine woke up.

The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was Raymond and Hilda sitting by her bedside.

Though her body was frail and weak, the sight of her parents brought a soft light to her eyes. With effort, she managed a faint smile, a wave of warmth washing over her.

"Dad... Mom.” Her voice was barely more than a whisper as she looked at them.

Raymond was slumped forward on her bed. Usually so meticulous, he now had dark circles under his eyes, a rough stubble he hadn't bothered to shave, and his suit was wrinkled and rumpled. He looked utterly haggard, the picture of exhaustion.

Hilda, on the sofa nearby, seemed just as worn. The commanding presence she was known for had vanished, leaving only pallor and helplessness.

They must have been keeping vigil for days. They must be exhausted, Citrine thought, her gaze softening with emotion.

Raymond's shoulders. Just as she was about to cover him, he stirred

voice trembling with excitement. All traces of fatigue vanished from

startled by the commotion, woke as well. She looked toward the bed, then leapt up, barely holding back

"Citrine, you're awake!"

red-rimmed, her voice thick with emotion as

Mom," Citrine repeated, her voice

here. I'm here, sweetheart," Raymond replied, his joy overflowing. He reached over, gently stroking her hair, his eyes full

called me Mom-oh, I'm so happy." Hilda could hardly believe

weak but sincere. "Thank you...

course we did.

please. It hurts me

Hilda said quickly, overcome with worry as Citrine's

stayed by her side while Raymond hurried out to fetch the hospital director

then overjoyed They quickly performed a check-up, and only when they were sure she was out of

spread quickly. The Carmichaels and the Saunders families were