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.

another word, she scooped Citrine up into her

face twisted further, and he stepped forward, arms outstretched

"You're the last person she wants around. What right

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

answer was flat and unyielding. "Keep

shouldering him aside and carrying Citrine down the

stir as she was carried

gently laid her down on the

at her side for a moment, she stood up, went to the bathroom, and soaked a towel in

fast asleep, her eyes closed, breathing deep

caught herself smiling

the bed on one knee, using the damp towel to softly wipe Citrine's face. It was a simple

half-awake, registered the cool, gentle touch gliding across her cheeks. It felt wonderful, and she let herself relax completely, trusting

Citrine's lips felt dry. Still half-asleep, she

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

composure, but now, with just this tiny,

her chest, threatening to burn