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.”

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

sob

to say, she sat beside Celeste and asked, “What were you so

“Just some work–related matters.”

with him, can’t you? Or is he just decoration sitting

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

She glanced at Trevor.

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

if she found out, Martha would insist on her returning to

to another topic and then pulled both Celeste and Trevor along for a

stroll, Martha grow tired. “I’m going to take a bath and get some rest. When the soup

suddenly realized the implication of Martha’s words. She hesitated and turned to look at

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her reaction, Trevor said, “Grandina is planning

“What?” Celeste was stunned.

elaborate. “I’m heading

that, he left without

and pulled Celeste upstairs to help her

her before Hannah arrived, carrying a

set down one of

took it,

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