That day, Celeste stayed at the Yuvenhart residence to drink coffee and play chess with Gideon.

Jordyn seemed quite eager to return to the Rodriguez residence with her that evening. In the afternoon, Celeste found a free moment and sent Trevor a message, asking him to take Jordyn back home later that night.

Trevor didn’t reply. She thought he might not have seen it. But after dinner, though Trevor himself didn’t show up, the car he sent to pick up Jordyn arrived right on time at Yuvenhart Manor.

After Jordyn left, Celeste also drove away.

Martha’s birthday was coming up the following week. Celeste had already decided not to attend.

After thinking it over, Betty also agreed it was better for them not to go. With that settled, Celeste and Betty called Martha that evening.

When Martha answered, she hadn’t finished dinner yet. Her leg had mostly healed, and she was able to walk normally again.

She glanced at Trevor and then got up and stepped out of the dining room as she answered the phone. Her voice was full of warmth. “Cel, have you had dinner?”

and Betty exchanged a few pleasantries with Martha before getting to the point. “Grandma, I’m sorry. On your birthday, Granny and I

Alright, that’s okay. I understand. But no matter what, Cel, you mustn’t become distant from me, understand? Remember to call me more often when you have time. And if anything ever comes up, if you need my help, just say the word. If I can help, I definitely will. Don’t

understand.

a little longer before ending the

had already returned to Fleming Manor the

Tucker was also there.

how Tucker found out that Trevor and Celeste were still in the process of finalizing their divorce and

and since the divorce wasn’t finalized, and Martha was hosting her

as she walked away, Tucker couldn’t help asking, “Trevor, is Celeste

and wasn’t in the

the question, he said, “You can

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