The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 818

As the clock struck midnight, ringing in the new year, Citrine was no longer a little girl without a home. From this moment on, every day was something to look

forward to.

The next morning, she was woken by the persistent buzz of her phone. Still half- asleep, she groggily rubbed her eyes and fumbled around her nightstand until her hand finally closed around her phone.

"Hello?” Her voice was thick with sleep, a raspy softness that made her sound endearingly young.

Sebastian's heart melted at the sound. His reply was gentle, warm: "Happy New Year, sweetheart."

They'd only just made things official the night before, and Citrine still couldn't quite believe she actually had a boyfriend now.

"Sebastian..." The moment she heard his familiar voice, she snapped awake.

He let out a soft, amused laugh at the way she said his name. "Hmm?"

tone that sent a little shiver through her. Citrine swallowed. "Happy New

"When you get

sunshine. She assumed he was just excited about the weather and didn't think much of it. Sebastian didn't explain, just let out a soft laugh. "Yeah, it's a beautiful day." They chatted a bit longer before Citrine finally ended the

she tossed her hair into a messy bun and slipped into a bright red sweater. After a quick wash in the bathroom, she

rare appearance of the sun, her spirits lifting with the morning light.

window open, grabbed the heavy envelope, and

full the envelope nearly burst. On top of the money lay a small

New Year. I hope my darling is always safe

promise to stay together forever, or a demand for her love. From

was feeling. Her heart hammered so hard in her chest it

the chat labeled "Hubby [heart]"-a nickname Sebastian had

name, Citrine couldn't help but smile,

did you get up here? This is

was

worry about it. I'm a man of many talents, scaling walls and rooftops