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.”

house as soon as possible so Celeste can take a look at the rooms. If she likes

bit moved. He patted her arm

smiled and said quietly,

bid everyone goodbye and

though Janis had left, the atmosphere hadn’t lightened up.

grandparents seemed a bit unhappy.

uncomfortable, especially after hearing what Janis had said. Although they were polite, they made her feel like

back to the Garcia family’s

at Celeste. “Celeste, help yourself.

paused, then said softly. “Understood,

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

a

taking advantage of the situation!

“Why doesn’t

the argument, “She called me first. Last week Celeste called

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