The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 736

Sebastian ignored Hastings completely and walked straight past him, carrying a

mug of steaming water. She made her way to Citrine and settled down at her side.

Inside Citrine's head, it felt like a thousand horses were galloping in every direction.

Sebastian gently straightened Citrine's head and brought the mug to her lips.

"Citrine, drink some water."

As if she'd heard the words through a fog, Citrine blinked her eyes open and obediently sipped from Sebastian's hand. Warmth spread through her chest, soothing and comforting.

Sebastian smiled in satisfaction at how cooperative she was.

"What are you two doing?" Hastings was watching them with a stormy expression, unable to hide his jealousy at their closeness.

"What's wrong with Citrine?" Only now did he notice the soft flush on her cheeks, the way she looked nothing like her usual self-sleepy, out of sorts.

"It's none of your business." Sebastian didn't even bother looking at him.

word, she scooped Citrine up

and he stepped forward, arms outstretched to block

held Citrine tighter, her voice cold as steel. "You're the last person she wants around. What right do you have to say

dangerous glint in Hastings' eyes. He reached for Citrine. "Give her to me," he demanded, his voice shaking. "Give her back." He couldn't even let himself imagine what might happen if Sebastian took her away. The thought of Citrine leaving with someone else was

was flat

Sebastian barreled past Hastings, shouldering him aside and

stir as she was carried all the way back to

room, Sebastian gently laid her down on the bed and finally let out a long

side for a moment, she stood up, went to the bathroom,

asleep, her

caught herself smiling

Citrine's face. It was a simple task, but she took her time, moving with slow, careful strokes, as

gentle touch gliding across her cheeks. It felt wonderful,

Still half-asleep, she

froze instantly, her whole body tensing. The brief, warm brush of Citrine's tongue against her

composure, but now, with just

built in her chest,