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

Rodriguez residence.

Rodriguez family wasn't home. When Jordyn

out of the car, ran over, and

her. "Mom!" 3

lowered the window

to look

inside the car, Jordyn clung to

things she'd done the past few

already at

Celeste was talking with

neatly finished her

and asked, "You've been resting

days?” «

"Yes," she answered.

say between them. So,

conversation with her

been especially fond of

come to Fleming Manor, she

how much better Martha looked,

Celeste

her, his phone hardly stopped ringing.

originally planned to

in the afternoon. But outside, a

and didn't let up for quite a

had only just recovered and was still weak,

upstairs for her afternoon

you're tired, go upstairs and rest

bit too.”

answer, Jordyn tugged on her

her upstairs.

of going to Trevor's room,

had cleared out her things

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