Chapter 87

Although Martha spoke sternly, she still shot a glare at Trevor.

Trevor remained unfazed and didn’t react. He didn’t need another reminder; he simply picked up a dish and placed some food on Celeste’s plate.

Celeste responded, “Thank you.”

Martha then mentioned that she had brought a variety of health supplements for them. After dinner, she planned to personally oversee the preparation of some nourishing soups for Celeste and Trevor.

Celeste couldn’t refuse and could only nod in agreement.

Martha had spent time in Yorkhaven in her younger years and had mastered the art of making rich, slow–cooked broths.

After dinner, she went to the kitchen to personally guide the staff in preparing the tonics. When Celeste tried to help, Martha simply pushed her out of the kitchen.

Left with no other choice, Celeste sat down on the couch.

Jordyn and Trevor were also there–one focused on her Artisan’s Puzzle, the other on his phone, busy with work. The room was silent.

At that moment, Matthias messaged Celeste about something work–related. After seeing the content, she immediately replied, fully absorbed in the discussion.

She was so focused that she didn’t even notice when Martha walked out of the kitchen.

Trevor, however, had already put down his phone.

When she realized that, Celeste quickly set her own phone aside. “Grandma.”

at the three of them, sighed, and muttered, “You

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sat beside

“Just some work–related matters.”

snorted and gestured toward Trevor. “You can discuss work with him, can’t you?

for a moment. She didn’t mention that she had already resigned from Fleming

She glanced at Trevor.

be in a relatively good mood and made no effort to correct

was worried that if she found out, Martha would insist on her returning

another topic and then pulled both Celeste and Trevor along for a walk in the

going to take a bath and get some rest.

respond when she suddenly realized the implication of Martha’s words. She hesitated and

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“Grandina is planning to stay here for a

“What?” Celeste was stunned.

didn’t elaborate. “I’m heading to

without waiting for

pulled Celeste upstairs to help her solve

Hannah arrived, carrying a tray.

down one

took it, saying, “Thank

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