The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 720

Chapter 720

"Grandpa, that's ridiculous," Gorman said, almost laughing out of sheer frustration. He'd never realized his presence could cause so much tension at home.

Herschel didn't bother replying. Instead, he waved Gorman away with a look of annoyance. "Get out of the car."

"Fine, I'm going," Gorman shot back, seething inside. He swung his long legs out and slammed the car door behind him.

Once he was out of his grandfather's car, Gorman called to have his own brought over. He drove back to the Saunders house on his own.

When Herschel saw him come in, he frowned. "Why are you back?"

"Why can't I come back?" Gorman tossed his coat on the arm of the sofa and sat down heavily.

There was no way he'd stay away when his sister was home-especially after the stupid things he'd done. He needed to make amends.

Herschel didn't argue. He simply told Gorman everything he'd learned about Citrine's past.

He gave a grave warning: "Citrine's a cautious girl. She doesn't trust easily. You'd better find a way to earn her forgiveness, or you might as well not come back at all."

through all these years. Regret gnawed

a bite for supper.

heading for the stairs when a voice stopped

"Citrine."

sudden sound made her pause

found Gorman watching her from the dimly lit hallway. Their

for a moment, neither knew

broke the silence first.

glass of water. I'm

daze once her silhouette

the Saunders family

your favorites this morning, fresh rolls and some oatmeal," Hilda called, her eyes lighting up when she saw her

rounds, greeting everyone by name, but she breezed right past Gorman without so

Citrine's hair, piling a few warm rolls onto her

Citrine gave Hilda a radiant smile. After all

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