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.

the Rodriguez family

she happily jumped out of the car,

her. "Mom!" 3

Trevor lowered the window and turned

to look at

Jordyn clung to

the past few days, and

she bought was already

with Jordyn, Trevor focused only

Jordyn had neatly finished her stories,

Celeste and asked, "You've

days?” «

"Yes," she answered.

much else to say between

any more conversation with

had always been especially fond of

come to Fleming Manor, she

how much better Martha looked,

busy—while Celeste kept Martha company

with her, his phone hardly stopped ringing.

had originally planned to stay a

the

and didn't let

Martha had only just recovered and was still weak,

for her

"If you're tired, go upstairs and

bit too.”

answer, Jordyn tugged on her hand and

her upstairs.

Trevor's room,

when she had cleared out her things from Trevor's

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