Janis seemed very pleased and handed another bag to Celeste. “Celeste, this is a gift I prepared for our first meeting. Your dad didn’t tell me you’d be meeting them so soon, so it was a bit rushed. I hope you don’t mind.”

Celeste was a bit surprised and tried to refuse, “There’s no need for that, Mrs. Janis.

Janis replied softly, 7 was a good friend of your mother’s. I’m happy that you’re alive and well. This gift is a token of my affection. I hope you won’t

refuse.”

Celeste was a bit choked up, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.

In the end, it was Hiram who said, “Celeste, just accept it. Consider it a blessing from an elder.”

Celeste had no choice but to accept the gift and politely thank Janis.

Old Mrs. Hann stared at Janis for a moment, then turned to her son and said, “Sheldon, set another place at the table.”

good chat. I’ll clean up the house as soon as possible so Celeste can take a look at the rooms. If she

He patted her

and said quietly, “It’s my

everyone goodbye and left.

left, the atmosphere hadn’t lightened

her grandparents seemed a

what Janis had said. Although they were polite, they made her feel like she had intruded into a strange family that didn’t belong

no intention of moving back to

and smiled at Celeste. “Celeste, help yourself. Our family doesn’t have any complicated rules, so don’t be

said softly. “Understood, Uncle.”

taken aback. He turned to Old Mr. Hann and said, “Dad, give her the card. She called me first.”

was a bit confused.

grumbled, “You’re taking advantage

innocent, “Why doesn’t it count?”

called me first. Last week Celeste

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