Chapter 753

That evening, Citrine shared a batch of travel photos in the family group chat, "The Bond Bunch."

She'd barely hit send when Hilda Saunders replied, not five seconds later.

"You're so beautiful, Citrine. My precious girl!"

Right on her heels came Monica Saunders and Wade Saunders, their messages following each other in quick succession.

"My little sister is gorgeous. Sigh, so jealous.”

"Absolutely stunning, Citrine. Next time you go on a trip, can you bring your big brother along?"

Then Herschel Saunders chimed in: "Oh, give it a rest. Citrine went for a work retreat-why on earth would she drag you, Mr. No-Skills, along? People would find out you're her brother and think less of her!"

Wade: "..."

Inez Saunders: "When are you coming home, Citrine? Grandma misses you."

Sitting in her hotel room, Citrine's heart swelled with warmth as she read through the messages.

She smiled and typed back, "I'll be home in Crestwood tomorrow morning."

After hitting send, she switched off her phone, leaned back on the bed, and let her eyes drift shut, intending just to rest a moment. But, inconveniently, her mind wandered to that kiss with Sebastian the night before.

Why am I thinking about that now?

Her eyes flew open. She sat up, heart thudding.

The next morning, Citrine and her colleagues piled into the car for the return trip to the city.

The car pulled up in front of the company building. As Citrine got out and reached for her suitcase, she spotted Sebastian walking toward her, her luggage already in hand.

When he drew near, she offered him a polite smile. "Thank you."

her suitcase, but Sebastian didn't

Citrine frowned slightly, puzzled.

for you," Sebastian said

company garage, and since it

her suitcase in the trunk. But even after that,

at him, a little taken aback. "Do you want a ride?"

waiting for an answer, pulled open the passenger

eyes widened

doing

already in the car, she couldn't very well

him a sideways glance. "Where do

"Sunbliss Apartments."

same route as the Saunders'

Sebastian off, Citrine finally made her

Saunders clan had squeezed themselves into

Inez

pot of soup

Hilda and Nathalie were

with chopping

Monica, Wade, and Gorman

Saunders milled around,

vel

occasionally tossing in completely

unhelpful suggestions.

that the soup was

eat somewhere else

that hurt!" Wade protested, rubbing his

Herschel snorted and

ignored him, Wade turned hopefully

eyes. "Go wait outside.

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