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.

are you staying,

head. “No need. I can take care of

“Okay,”

chatted a bit longer before

came home, Jordyn saw him and immediately called out, “Dad,

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

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

glass of water Hannah handed him. “No. I saw it happen

saw it?” Jordyn blinked in confusion.

gave a

Mom works at your company, so you must’ve been there when

doesn’t work at my company

up, puzzled. “Then where does

likes,”

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down and stood

Jordyn

Matthias returned with Celeste’s

took the keys and asked, “How much was the repale? I’ll pay you

on the couch and shrugged.

frowned. “How did you get the car

just handed over the

Celeste froze.

had paid

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