After coming back from Jorburgh, Celeste had two days off.

She had a full day of rest.

On the morning of the second day, just after finishing breakfast,

her phone rang.

It was a call from Trevor. 2

Celeste glanced at the screen before picking up. "What is it?” 1

"Grandma was discharged from the hospital two days ago. She

wants to invite you over to Fleming Manor for a meal." *

Celeste was aware of Martha's discharge. At that time, though,

she had been away on a business trip in Jorburgh and couldn't

personally go to pick her up from the hospital. 1

"Got it," Celeste replied. +

Just as she was about to hang up, Trevor added, "I'll go pick you

“No need, I'll drive myself—"_ 4

“Jo wants me to go with her to your house to pick you up. She's

already got her shoes on." Trevor interrupted her. 2

Celeste paused. "...Alright.”

“We'll be there soon."

Celeste didn't respond, so Trevor ended the call.

later, Trevor and Jordyn arrived at

Rodriguez residence.

rest of the Rodriguez family

she happily jumped out of

her. "Mom!" 3

seat, Trevor lowered the window

to look at

car, Jordyn clung to Celeste,

things she'd done the past

was already

was talking with Jordyn, Trevor focused

When Jordyn had neatly finished her

at Celeste and asked, "You've been resting

days?” «

"Yes," she answered.

much else to say between them.

with

had always been especially

Fleming

much better Martha looked, Celeste also

quite busy—while Celeste

phone hardly stopped ringing.

planned to stay

in the afternoon.

let

Martha had only just recovered and was

upstairs for

said to Celeste, "If you're tired, go upstairs and

bit too.”

she could answer, Jordyn tugged on her hand and

her upstairs.

Trevor's room, Celeste followed

when she had cleared out

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