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.

she was about to cover

excitement. All traces of

the commotion, woke as well. She looked

"Citrine, you're awake!"

voice thick with

repeated, her voice as soft

overflowing. He reached over, gently stroking her hair,

so happy." Hilda could hardly believe

them, her voice weak but sincere. "Thank you... for

of course we did. We're your parents.

It hurts me

Hilda said quickly, overcome with worry

stayed by her side while Raymond hurried out to fetch the hospital director and the surgeon who had operated

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

word spread quickly. The Carmichaels and the Saunders families