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Chapter 404
“ He’s never shown up ? ” Kieran asked .
“ Yeah . ” Another colleague chimed in , “ That’s why a lot of us think Ms. Rodriguez is probably already divorced . I mean , it’s been more than half a year , and she hasn’t even mentioned him once . ”
“ Exactly . ”
That actually made sense .
If Celeste weren’t divorced , would Caleb dare to pursue her so publicly ?
Still , Kieran couldn’t calm down . It had never crossed his mind that Celeste had already been married .
As he sat there in a daze , Celeste walked over and asked , “ What’s wrong ? ”
He wanted to ask , “ Is it true that you’re married ? ”
But this was the workplace , and asking personal questions like that – especially of a superior – wasn’t appropriate . It might be alright once in a while , but any more would be crossing a line .
Snapping back to reality , he just said , “ It’s nothing . ”
That afternoon , Celeste received a phone call .
After hanging up , before the end of the workday , she told Matthias . “ I might only come in tomorrow afternoon . Can you attend the morning meeting in my place ? ”
“ Of course . ” Then he asked , “ Did something come up ? ”
“ My mother’s going to the hospital for some health checks . I want to go
with her . ”
Matthias wasn’t aware of Isabelle’s worsening condition . He thought it was just a routine check – up . So , he said , “ Alright . Go ahead . I’ll take care of things here . ”
Celeste nodded and left the
company .
The next day , Celeste , Betty , and Adeline all arrived early at the hospital .
Even at the hospital , they had to keep a distance , afraid Isabelle might spot them .
During the checkups , Isabelle would become inexplicably agitated struggling wildly like a madwoman . It often took multiple medical staff to hold her down to get through each procedure .
She had over ten tests in total . Once they were done , Isabelle left the hospital with the nursing home staff .
Betty , due to her own frailty , also left . Celeste stayed behind with the doctor from the nursing home to wait for the results .
Most of the reports wouldn’t be ready until the afternoon . Some could only be out the next day . But the few that were already out didn’t look promising .
After the doctor explained , Celeste felt her heart sink .
She thanked the doctor and prepared to leave the hospital . But just as she stepped into the hospital’s main lobby , a young girl’s voice called out , “ Mom ! ”
Celeste froze . Her fingers tightened around the strap of her
bag .
She didn’t turn her head and was about to pretend she hadn’t heard it and leave when Jordyn ran over from the side and hugged
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her around the waist .
“ Mom ! ”
Celeste turned slightly . She was just about to speak when she caught sight of Trevor standing not far away , watching from the crowd .
She averted her gaze , looked down at Jordyn , and , hearing her cough , asked quietly , “ Are you sick ? ”
“ Mm ! ” Jordyn nodded , coughing a few more , times before looking up .
“ Mom , why are you at the hospital too ? Are you sick ? ”
“ No , I’m not sick . ” Celeste touched her forehead . “ Do you have a fever ? ”
“ I had a fever last night , but it’s gone now . ” Then , without waiting for Celeste to respond , Jordyn hugged her even tighter and glanced toward the approaching Trevor .
She pouted . “ Last night I wanted to call you and ask you to accompany me , but Dad said you were busy . ”
Celeste didn’t look at Trevor .
“ I’m indeed busy . But I’m glad your fever’s gone . ” She paused , then asked , “ Why come to the hospital , though ? What about the family doctor ? ”
For minor illnesses , there was usually no need to bring Jordyn to the hospital .
At that moment , Trevor spoke up , “ We came for a full health check – up . ”
Celeste heard this but didn’t ask why they needed it .
Jordyn clung to her and said excitedly , “ Mom , I don’t have to go to school today . Can I go with you to visit Granny ? ”