Chapter 267
Chapter 267
Matthias had been to the Rodriguez residence before , so he delivered the fireworks directly .
As for Beck , to avoid unnecessary trouble , Celeste gave hiru address near the Rodriguez residence instead .
At around 2:00 pm , Celeste drove to the meeting spot .
Over the phone , Beck had said he would have someone deliver the fireworks to her . However , after parking her car , Celeste was surprised to see Beck himself .
Beck said , “ You’re here . ”
“ Mm. ”
“ Open the trunk . ”
After Celeste opened the trunk , Beck loaded the fireworks and some gifts into it .
Seeing the gifts , Celeste couldn’t help but say , “ There’s no need for these- ”
“ Shanice asked me to bring them to you . ”
She then placed a friendship bracelet she had made , along with some gifts she bought after lunch , into Beck’s car . “ These are for Shanice . ”
Beck smiled and said , “ Alright . ”
Among the gifts she prepared , he noticed a thick , plush rabbit . He picked it up and asked , “ What’s this ? ”
“ It’s a rabbit light wand , ” Celeste explained . “ I bought two – one is a bear , and one is a rabbit . Kids will probably like them . ”
Beck examined them . Both the rabbit and bear light wands were designed to be adorable and festive .
He nodded and said , “ I think Shanice will like them too . Thank you . ”
“ It’s just a small exchange of gifts – no need for thanks . ”
Beck placed the light wand back and glanced at a nearby cafe . “ Want to sit down for a bit ? ”
Celeste declined , “ No , I have things to do . I need to head out again soon . ”
Martha was being discharged from the hospital that evening . She had to go with Betty to the hospital later .
Beck paused before saying , “ Alright . ”
Without much more conversation , Celeste got into her car and left .
Not long after arriving home , she and Betty took the gifts they had prepared for Martha and left for the hospital . However , before heading there , they had already informed Martha .
When they arrived , they found only Martha and her caretaker , Samantha , in the hospital room .
It was unclear whether it was to avoid an awkward situation or for another reason , but Jordyn was not there .
Betty looked a little disappointed but didn’t say anything .
Martha , however , noticed the look on her face .
She also knew about Celeste and Trevor’s impending divorce .
Chapter 267
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Ever since New Year’s Day , when Lincoln returned but Celeste never showed up , Martha had realized that even if Celeste and Trevor weren’t officially divorced yet , she was already cutting ties with the Fleming family . She had also guessed that Celeste wouldn’t be spending Eriber Festival at the Fleming Manor this year .
As for Jordyn’s custody , she had brought it up with Trevor few days ago . But no matter what , he refused to compromise .
When she asked him a couple of days ago where Jordyn would be spending the Ember Festival , he said it would be up to her .
However , Jordyn had gone abroad for a trip recently and was only returning tonight , so Martha didn’t have the chance to ask her yet .
So , seeing her old friend looking so disappointed , Martha felt even more guilty ..
But the truth was , Jordyn had become more attached to Trevor . Without Jordyn’s explicit consent , Martha couldn’t make any promises to Betty or Celeste .
Even though she said nothing , both Betty and Celeste understood her feelings .
So , they didn’t bring up Jordyn and instead chatted about lighter topics and inquired about Martha’s leg recovery . Before long , it was time for Martha’s discharge .
Not wanting to impose , Celeste and Betty left after staying for about half an hour .
Martha had prepared gifts for them as well . So , before they left , she had her staff bring them down to the lobby .
Shortly after they departed , Trevor arrived at the hospital .
Martha knew he had deliberately waited to avoid running into Celeste .
The divorce was already set in stone – she knew she couldn’t stop it .
Watching Trevor sit by her bed and skillfully peel an apple for her , Martha pressed her lips together and said , Trevor , Jo is the daughter that Cel gave birth to . Can’t you at least give her custody to Cel ? ”
Trevor continued peeling the apple with his usual grace and replied indifferently , “ Jo is my daughter too . ”
Martha grew angry . “ You barely cared about her in the past few years , and now you have the nerve to fight for custody ? ”
Trevor placed the peeled and sliced apple onto a plate and handed it to her . “ I’ve changed now . ”
Martha turned her face away , refusing to take it or acknowledge him .
Trevor put the plate down and said , “ Grandma , this is between us . Please don’t interfere . ”
After completing the discharge procedures , he first took Martha back to Fleming Manor . Later , when it was time , he went to the airport to pick up Jordyn and bring her home .