Chapter 412
Chapter 412
That night , just as Celeste was getting ready to leave work , she received a call from Jordyn .
Since tomorrow was Saturday , Celeste guessed Jordyn probably wanted to visit her . But she wouldn’t be free .
She had plans to visit the nursing home with Betty and the others to discuss her mother’s treatment and medication with the
doctor .
So , she didn’t answer Jordyn’s call .
On Saturday , when she arrived at the nursing home , Celeste found that Isabelle looked even thinner than the last time they had seen her . Her hair was dry , and her face had lost all color .
The doctor explained, “ The psychiatric medication she was on earlier has a certain level of toxicity to the liver and kidneys .
“ It wasn’t an issue before , but given her current organ failure , it’s no longer suitable . So , we’ve stopped part of her medication . “ Her mental state has been very poor these past few days , and on top of that , she’s taking antibiotics for organ failure . Her body is under tremendous stress … ”
Celeste tightened her grip on her bag and nodded in understanding .
Afterward , she and Ivan talked with the doctor for a long time . They only left the nursing home at noon .
As they were leaving , Jordyn called again . But , Celeste pressed her lips together and declined the call .
After that , Jordyn didn’t try again .
However , that afternoon , Lottie , who had just returned to the country the day before , called to invite Celeste out shopping .
She wasn’t in the mood and didn’t really want to go out . Plus , Betty’s health hadn’t been good lately , so she preferred to stay home and keep her company .
But Betty patted the back of her hand and said , “ Don’t keep everything bottled up . It’s good to go out and clear your mind . ”
“ … Okay , ” Celeste replied . So , she changed clothes and headed out
Lottie had been busy abroad these past few months with her fashion shows .
Both of them had been caught up in their own affairs and hadn’t had much time to keep in touch .
After meeting up and chatting for a while , Lottie finally learned about Isabelle’s condition .
She immediately lost interest in her milk tea , clearly affected , and after a long pause , she said gently , “ Your mother … She’s going to get better . ”
Celeste was praying for the same . However , her mother’s health really was deteriorating fast . She and the rest of the family knew the chances of recovery were slim .
“ If I’d known , I wouldn’t have asked you out— ”
“ It’s fine . ” Celeste shook her head and was just about to speak when she glanced to the side and suddenly spotted two fami . figures .
Her gaze instantly turned cold .
Lottie followed her line of sight and saw Howard and Lilian .
Lilian was elegantly dressed and exuded an air of refinement . Though nearly 50 , she looked like she wasn’t even 40 .
Howard also clearly took good care of himself . Though over 50 , he was still fit and well put together .
The two of them looked well – matched and affectionate .
Dressed casually , it was clear they were enjoying a date , and they seemed to be in great spirits .
They didn’t notice Celeste and Lottie .
Howard was holding Lilian’s hand , helping her carry her bag and pick out clothes – looking every bit the doting husband . Lottie , watching this , was so angry she gritted her teeth . “ How come they get to live so well ? This world is just so unfair . ”
Celeste lowered her eyes .
Yes . It really was unfair .
Lottie paused , then added , “ What’s worse is that Trevor still-
Now that Celeste and Trevor were getting divorced , and with Trevor in the picture , the Locket family’s future would only get better .
But Isabelle …
Celeste clenched her hand around the cup .
Howard and Lilian walked away not long after .
Celeste had already been in a foul mood . Now , it had gotten worse after seeing those two . So , she and Lottie didn’t linger long and went home separately .
On Monday morning , Celeste and Matthias went to the Fleming Group for a meeting .
This time , they met with their core engineers . Trevor was not around .
After a busy morning , Celeste headed to the restroom . On her way back , she saw Trevor standing at the entrance with Jacob . They were in the middle of a conversation , but stopped when they saw her .
Celeste was about to walk past them when Trevor suddenly said , “ Jo’s been trying to reach you . If she calls again , just pick up . ”