The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 766

Realizing there was no way to keep up the charade any longer, Raymond's father, Weston Carmichael, let out a heavy sigh and finally decided to come clean to his granddaughter.

"The pain you suffered on Mirage Cay has always been a thorn in your father's heart. From the very beginning, he was determined to go to the Federated States of Magnolia to look into what happened there. As soon as he wrapped up his work overseas, he started investigating Mirage Cay."

"But the whole thing is locked down tight. Anyone who knows anything has been silenced, so your dad couldn't find a single lead. After a few days of hitting dead ends, he decided to go to Mirage Cay himself."

"Ever since he left for Mirage Cay, he's cut off all contact with us. The people I sent after him haven't been able to find any trace of him either." Weston's voice was utterly exhausted, filled with helplessness.

On the other end of the line, Citrine's tone dropped. "How long has he been gone?"

Weston replied in a low voice, "It's been a month."

At that, Citrine's voice shot up. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?”

"Your father wouldn't allow it. He was afraid you'd worry," Weston answered.

Truthfully, none of the Carmichaels wanted to bring this up with Citrine. They were afraid she'd be reminded of those painful memories, afraid she'd be heartbroken all over again.

Not wanting his granddaughter to do anything reckless, Weston hurried to comfort her. "Sweetheart, don't worry. Your uncle Manley and I will handle this. You just focus on your studies, all right?"

Citrine gave a half-hearted reply and hung up the phone.

How could she possibly stay calm, knowing Raymond Carmichael was missing on Mirage Cay, his fate uncertain?

She simply couldn't.

few changes of clothes and some toiletries, then tucked the bag away in

her mother should have already

what, Citrine knew she had to go out. She pressed her ear against the door, listened for a while, and, hearing nothing outside, tiptoed out of her

reached the foot of the

she saw Wade Saunders sitting up on the couch. He eyed her warily. "Citrine,

best vulnerable, doe-eyed look-one that would melt even

lasted only a moment before he

look at me

his throat, trying to sound firm. "Aunt asked me to keep an eye on you. No matter what,

they'd only just gotten back. Even without

what if I insist

just as resolute. "Citrine, Mirage Cay is

sister-I'm not losing you,"

understood. She knew he was

the balance, how could she just

is

can't rest for a single

than anyone Please let

was pleading. Wade turned his head, unable to watch

it'll destroy Aunt. You're

promised again and again, "I'll take care of

"No." Wade still refused.

this wasn't working, Citrine decided to play

"Back when I lived with the lyersons, I could only watch as Jeanette was showered with love by Sawyer. Whenever Jeanette and I had a conflict, Sawyer always took her side. I knew