Chapter 281

Celeste found this somewhat amusing but respected Old Mr. Campbell’s wishes.

For his entire life, Old Mr. Campbell had lived in his hometown, and J City was the farthest from home he had ever been.

Owen deliberately slowed down, and Old Mr. Campbell’s cloudy eyes were glued to the scenery moving outside the window – J City’s dense buildings and endless prosperity.

After a while, he sighed, “This place has developed so well; it’s very prosperous.”

Celeste felt a sudden pang of sadness and whispered, “Grandpa David, if you like it here, you can stay for a few more days.”

didn’t expect to have such good fortune

chocolate, handed it to Celeste, and whispered to her like a child, “I found this in your sister’s room.

Celeste was stunned.

didn’t know much about Old Mr. Campbell. She didn’t often visit her hometown, and when she did, she wouldn’t stay long. Her deepest memory was when

treasure. She kind of wanted to spit it out, but when she saw Old Mr. Campbell’s kind face asking if it was sweet, she swallowed it

Mr. Campbell couldn’t

Old Mr. Campbell’s hair had turned entirely white.

giving it to her, Celeste was suddenly brought back to her childhood, and her heart ached

a bitter

chocolate and unwrapped it. The chocolate had been in Old Mr. Campbell’s pocket for too long and had melted a bit. She didn’t say anything, took a bite, and

eyes crinkled as he laughed. “I’ll get you a few more next time, just in

the two

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