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.

an hour later, Trevor

Rodriguez residence.

family wasn't

jumped out of

her. "Mom!" 3

Trevor lowered the window and

to look

inside the car, Jordyn clung to Celeste, chattering

things she'd done the past few days, and mentioning

already at the Fleming Manor.

talking with Jordyn, Trevor focused only

When Jordyn had neatly finished her stories, he

"You've been resting

days?” «

"Yes," she answered.

say between them. So,

any more conversation with her along the

especially fond of Celeste. When

to Fleming Manor, she

much better Martha looked, Celeste also

was quite busy—while Celeste kept Martha

with her, his phone hardly

originally planned

in the afternoon.

started and didn't let up for

recovered and

for her afternoon

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

bit too.”

she could answer, Jordyn tugged on her

her upstairs.

Trevor's room, Celeste

had cleared out her things from Trevor's

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