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.”

leave now. You all have a good chat. I’ll clean up the house as soon as possible so Celeste can take a look at the rooms. If she likes Clair’s room, they can switch. It’s time to

was a bit moved. He patted her arm and whispered, “You’ve

quietly, “It’s my duty.”

bid everyone goodbye and left.

the atmosphere hadn’t lightened up.

felt that her grandparents seemed a

uncomfortable, especially after hearing what Janis had said. Although they were polite, they made her feel like she had intruded into a strange family that

no intention of moving back to the

Celeste. “Celeste, help yourself. Our family doesn’t

said softly.

and said, “Dad, give her the card.

a bit

Mr. Hann grumbled, “You’re taking advantage of the situation!

“Why doesn’t it count?”

called me first. Last week Celeste called me

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