Chapter 509

"It's fine, Grandma," Celeste said.

"I still have some work to finish. So, I'll skip dinner."

Of course, it wasn't really about work-she simply didn't want to. stay here any longer than necessary. Technically, since she and Trevor weren't divorced yet, she was still part of the Fleming family, so there was no real reason for her to avoid staying. But in Celeste's mind, ever since they decided to divorce, she had already started drawing a line between herself and Trevor. Martha understood that much. Since Celeste insisted, she didn't press further.

Instead, she shot Trevor a sharp glare. Trevor pretended not to notice. Looking at Celeste, he said, "I'll drive you."

"No need," Celeste declined.

"You're busy. Let the driver take me. Trevor didn't insist.

leave. Both Martha and Trevor walked her downstairs. That was when Jordyn realized her mother was leaving. She clung to her, unwilling

going back

Celeste ruffled her

of yourself.Don't

tightly,

day?" Celeste

her voice and said to Celeste, "Trevor was supposed to go back to the office today, but he stayed to take care of you. Celeste knew that Trevor had done all of it

Martha sighed,

I can't bear to see you

few more words, Celeste finally got into the car and left What she said about having work wasn't exactly a lie. She was in charge of Fleming Group's collaboration with YodaVision, and being sick had already delayed the project a lot. Tomorrow, she even had to attend a major

half an hour, then opened her computer and started working. She had just booted it up when her phone buzzed. It was a

she clicked it open. After reading it, she sat in silence for several seconds. The document contained exactly what she was

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