The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 183

Norton never imagined that his most humiliating moment would be witnessed by the little one.

He had already formed the words in his mind, ready to coax her into taking Clifford with her as well. But when he looked at her innocent face, he just couldn't bring himself to say them.

She was pure, untouched by the world's ugliness—someone he shouldn't deceive.

Norton silently berated himself for even considering such a low tactic.

Just then, the little girl tugged gently on his sleeve, her wide, trusting eyes fixed on him. "If bringing your brother home too would make you happy, I'll ask Dad. I'll tell him to bring both of you back with me."

Norton's head shot up in surprise.

"You'd really do that?" His voice trembled, eyes stinging as they filled with tears.

"If you're happy, then I'm happy too." She grinned and threw her arms around him, nuzzling into his chest.

And so, thanks to Citrine, both Norton and Clifford ended up returning with Sawyer to the Iverson family estate.

At first, the brothers were nervous—strangers in a new home—but Citrine's warmth quickly drew them in, and before long, they felt like part of the family.

Those memories had faded so much that Norton could barely recall them anymore. But ever since Citrine had spoken those words, the past had come rushing back, every detail suddenly vivid and clear.

Norton couldn't help but reflect—had he really been too cold toward Citrine all these years?

Yet the thought vanished almost as soon as it arose, and any trace of guilt dissolved.

After all, Citrine had become more and more outrageous over the years. A flood of unwelcome memories surfaced.

The year he was supposed to take his entrance exams, mischievous Citrine locked him in his room on purpose, causing him to miss the test—and as a result, he ended up in a private high school instead of the prestigious one he'd aimed for.

Or the time she filled his room with fresh flowers, knowing full well he was allergic to pollen.