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.

hour later, Trevor and Jordyn arrived at

Rodriguez residence.

family

she happily jumped out of the car, ran over, and

her. "Mom!" 3

lowered the window and turned

look

the car, Jordyn

the past few days, and

was already

with Jordyn, Trevor

neatly finished her

asked, "You've been

days?” «

"Yes," she answered.

else to say between

more conversation with her along

been especially

to Fleming Manor,

Martha

was quite busy—while Celeste kept

her, his phone

had originally planned

heading home in the afternoon.

didn't let up

Martha had only just recovered and was still weak,

for her afternoon

said to Celeste, "If you're

bit too.”

Jordyn tugged

her upstairs.

going to Trevor's room,

she had cleared out her

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