Chapter 64

Celeste instinctively declined. “No need to trouble yoursel ll pick it up myself.”

Her straightforward refusal led to a brief silence on the other end.

“Mr. Harper?” she prompted.

“Alright. I’ll send you the contact information for the repali shop shortly.”

“Thank you. I appreciate it.”

Beck didn’t say anything else and hung up the call.

With her injured ankle, it was impossible for Celeste to pick up the car herself. After thinking it over, she decided to ask Matthias for help.

Matthias agreed. He promised to bring the car back once he finished his work.

That evening, Celeste ordered takeout. Just as she finished eating, her phone rang. It was Jordyn.

“When are you coming home?” Jordyn asked.

Celeste replied directly, “I sprained my ankle and can’t walk easily. I’m staying elsewhere to recover, so I won’t be coming home. You should go to bed early.”

Jordyn gasped. “What? Mom, you hurt your ankle? Is it serious? Does it hurt a lot?”

“It hurts a bit, but it’s not serious. It’ll be fine in a few days.

but still concerned. “Where are you staying, Mom? Dad’s coming home later. We’ll come visit

her head. “No need. I can take care of myself

“Okay,”

chatted a bit longer before ending

immediately called out, “Dad, Mom hurt her ankle! She’s

impeccably tailored suit jacket and handed it to Peter, the butler. ” I

looked up in surprise. “How do you know, Dad? Did

water Hannah handed him. “No.

confusion. “You were

a

the dots. “Oh, right! Mom works at your company, so

evenly. “Mom doesn’t work at

“Then where does Mom

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the glass down and stood up. Before heading upstairs, he ruffled Jordyn’s hair.

will!” Jordyn

pm, Matthias

much was the repale? I’ll

the couch and

“How did you get the

just handed over the car when

Celeste froze.

Beck had paid

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