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Chapter 275
Celeste had barely started her meal at another restaurant when her phone buzzed twice.
It was a message from Lottle.
She tapped it open and found two photos attached.
The people in the photos? Trevor and Wynn.
She pursed her lips. Without examining them further, she exited the chat.
The second she did, Lottie’s call cthrough
Celeste hesitated briefly, then got up and stepped outside to answer. “Lottle, hl.”
“Cel, did you see the photos | sent you just now?”
She only glanced at one of the photos; she didn’t bother looking at the other one.
still, she said, “Yeah, | saw them.”
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Lottie launched into a rant. “My friend sent the first photo tolast night, saying that they spotted them at a
hotel. On Ember Festival, of all holidays! Can you believe it? They actually booked a room together? Shameless,
Celeste’s expression remained unchanged. She didn’t even frown one bit and just hummed a soft reply.
“The second one is even worse. My friend screenshotted her post. She flaunted the roses and gifts Trevor gave
her for Ember Festival-she took the pictures right in the hotel room. And she had the nerve to act all smug, like it
was sperfect and romantic night. Honestly, she just makessick.”
After giving a casual response, Celeste asked, “Have you eaten yet?”
“Not yet. | went out with friends for a countdown last night, drank way too much, and just woke up. | even forgot
to reply to your wishes.”
“It's fine.”
Celeste added, “Enjoy your Ember Festival.”
“You too, Cel.”
As Lottie finished speaking, she thought of Trevor and Wynh again. She hesitated, debating whether to keep
talking about it, but then changed the subject. “Cel, what are you up to right now?”
“I'm having lunch with Granny and the others.”
“Oh.”
Lottie scratched her head. “Sorry, Cel. | probably killed your appetite. | shouldn't have brought that all up.”
“Don’t worry about it,” Celeste responded gently. “Go freshen up and eat something, or your stomach’s going to
give you trouble again.”
“Yeah, yeah, | know.”
The two chatted for a while longer before ending the call.
Since it was still early after lunch, Celeste took a walk with Betty, strolling through the streets and window-
shopping.
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This time, they didn’t run into anyone. By the tthey returned home, their moods had noticeably Improved.
The Rodriguezes didn’t have many relatives In Baumond, so the Ember Festival was never particularly hectic for
them.
By the evening of the second day, Celeste finally had stto herself.
She opened her laptop and resumed going through the research materials Zachary had given her.
Just after ten, as she was about to shower, her phone rang
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It was a call from Trevor.
Celeste glanced at the screen but didn’t bother answering, stead, she walked straight to the bathroom.
After showering, she did smore research. As she finished taking notes, she heard the sound of a car pulling
up outside.
Her hand on the mouse suddenly paused.
She thought of Trevor's call from earlier.
Frowning, she set the mouse aside and walked over to the window-just in tto see Jordyn jump out of the car,
calling out, “Granny!”
Celeste pressed her lips together, turned away, and picked up her phone. That was when she noticed a message
from Trevor, sent after she ignored his call.
“I'm heading overseas tomorrow. Please take care of Jo for the next few days.”
She stared at the text for a moment before putting away her phone.
Then, Jordyn crunning upstairs and pushed open her bedroom door. The second she saw Celeste, her face lit
up, and she threw herself into Celeste’s arms.
“Hi, Mom!”
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