The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 670

This time, Theo didn't follow her.

He stood there, frozen in place for a long while before finally wandering off, looking utterly lost.

That afternoon, Citrine arranged to meet Sebastian Vesper-a friend she hadn't seen in ages.

She'd mulled over this meeting for weeks, so today, she was determined to go through with it.

When she reached the restaurant, Citrine glanced at her watch. She was already about ten minutes late.

Silently, she cursed Theo for making her late, drew a steadying breath, and headed into the private dining room she'd reserved.

Sebastian was already inside, waiting.

He wore a crisp black dress shirt and tailored black slacks, the outfit emphasizing his broad shoulders and slim waist. The whole look radiated a cool, commanding confidence.

For a moment, Citrine felt almost disoriented, unsure which side of Sebastian she was about to encounter.

That uncertainty faded when he stood up, greeting her with a gentle, affectionate smile.

He looked genuinely happy to see her, his voice tinged with excitement. "Citrine, you're here!"

softer side of him

smiled in relief and took the seat beside him. "Sorry I'm late. A dog blocked my way and

I'm just relieved you're okay," Sebastian

put into words how happy he

deep sleep. When he finally woke, he'd heard the shocking news: Citrine Carmichael-the Carmichael family's eldest daughter-had

to believe it. Several times, he'd tried to visit her at Crestwood

had

he finally saw online that her condition had stabilized. Only

he allow himself the slightest bit

her call

to this restaurant in the morning and waited from eight

they settled in and placed their orders, the

found out what happened to you," Sebastian said his voice heavy with guilt, as if he'd committed

you're the

guilty, it's the people who actually did

lips together,

ever admit that it pained him deeply not to be by her side when her

Citrine wisely let

while longer. After a comfortable pause, Sebastian finally asked, "So, what did you want to