Chapter 145
When Celeste came out of the restroom , ten minutes had already passed .
After having dinner with Lottie , she suddenly felt the urge to visit the nursing home .
But remembering Isabelle’s condition and the director’s instructions that she shouldn’t see familiar people , she hesitated .
She had already driven to the entrance of the nursing home , but in the end , she didn’t go inside and just drove back home .
Once she got home , she locked herself in her room and focused on her work . She wasn’t sure how much time had passed when her phone rang .
It was a call from Trevor .
Celeste glanced at the screen , noted down the data she was working on , and ignored the call .
The call naturally disconnected . However , a few minutes later , he called again .
She still didn’t answer .
Shortly after , a message from Trevor came through : “ Grandma wants us to go back to Fleming Manor for dinner . ”
Celeste didn’t reply .
On the other side , Trevor saw that she hadn’t responded and silently stared at his phone for a moment .
Just then , Jordyn’s voice came from the staircase . “ Dad , you’re back ! ” As she spoke , she had already run downstairs and thrown herself into his arms .
Trevor steadied her and responded with a simple hum .
Noticing that he was holding his phone , seemingly about to send a
doing ? ”
Trevor said , “ Your mom isn’t answering my calls . ”
message , Jordyn asked , “ Dad , what are you
Hearing him mention Celeste , Jordyn let out an annoyed huff and turned her little face away .
Trevor pinched her soft cheek . “ You get mad every time I mention your mom . Did you upset her ? ”
Jordyn widened her eyes and huffed , “ It was Mom who made me mad ! ”
Trevor propped his face on his hand , seemingly curious . “ Oh ? ”
Fuming , Jordyn tattled , “ She promised to take me skiing , but when I called her today , she said she was busy and told me we’d go next time ! ”
“ If your mom was busy and couldn’t take you out , shouldn you be understanding instead of getting upset ? Isn’t that your fault ? ” Trevor chuckled , pressed his large hand against her head , and stood up . “ Let’s go . ”
Jordyn paused . “ Where to ? ”
“ Your great – grandma wants us to go home for dinner . ”
“ Oh … ” Pouting , Jordyn muttered under her breath and ran to catch up with him .
Chapter 145
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Meanwhile , on the other side , Celeste ordered takeout , and just as she finished eating around 7:00 received a call from Martha .
she
She could ignore Trevor’s calls , but Martha had been kind to her family – her call was one she had to take . “ Hello , Grandma . ”
“ Cel , Trevor told me you’re busy . When will you be done ? ”
Celeste didn’t want to go back to the manor .
Since Trevor had already lied for her , she simply said , “ I’ll be busy for the next couple of days . Sorry , Grandma , I don’t think I’ll have time to visit you . ”
Martha didn’t mind and said warmly , “ That’s alright , dear . I just worry that you’re overworking yourself . ”
“ I won’t , Grandma . I know my limits . ”
“ That’s good . ” Martha added , “ Trevor is going back tomorrow . I’ll have him bring you something good to eat .. Make sure you eat well , okay ? ”
“ Alright . ”
After hanging up , Martha glanced at her grandson , who was sitting on the couch reading the newspaper , and said with a smirk , “ Next time , if Celeste doesn’t come back with you , don’t bother coming back either . ”
Trevor raised an eyebrow . “ Then should I just leave ? ”
Martha was speechless .