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.

half an hour later, Trevor and Jordyn arrived

Rodriguez residence.

rest of the Rodriguez family wasn't home. When

of

her. "Mom!" 3

Trevor lowered the

look at

car, Jordyn clung to Celeste,

done the past

gift she bought was already

with Jordyn, Trevor focused

When Jordyn had neatly

and asked, "You've been resting these past

days?” «

"Yes," she answered.

wasn't much else to say between

any more conversation with her

always been especially fond of Celeste.

her come to Fleming Manor,

Martha looked,

quite busy—while Celeste kept Martha company

his phone hardly stopped

planned to

home in the afternoon. But outside,

didn't let up for quite

Martha had only just recovered and was still weak,

upstairs for

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

bit too.”

answer, Jordyn tugged on her

her upstairs.

Trevor's room, Celeste followed

she had cleared out her things from Trevor's

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