Celcute noticed the tremor in Eloise’s lips, actear indication that she was fighting back tears.
When she had taken Hole from the orphanage, the director had warned her that do to the abuse lotse had uttered from her father, she had some social witiuitawel and might need professional paychological help.
Don’t be afraid, Lluise. Thinkids at school are all nice. They won’t bully you. And if they do, you can always come to me, or tell the teacher.” Celeste lowered benell and gently placed a land on Hoise’s shoulder, her voice softendig. “Okay?”
Eloise pouted, but after a moment, nodded, “lay”
Celeste andled and gently ruled her hair. “You’re so brave, Eloise. Next time, I’ll take you to the amusement pack
park to play.”
Bulse’s face finally brightened with a simile
Just then, Celeste’s plactic rang
She picked it up and glanced at the screen, her fate inunediately darkened
The caller was Damien.
without thinking, she rejected the call
The phone tang twice ie, but she didn’t pick up either thine
When the phone rang for the fourth time, Celeste nearly long up instinctively, but her gaze landed on the contact name, and her body The nate on the screen trad Adrian.
y stiffened.
Celeste’s hand paused as she held the phone
This was the first time Adrian had ever called her first. If there was nothing urgent, they wouldn’t be calling her repeatedly like this.
After a brief besitation, she pressed the answer button “Hey, Mr. Wrenford…”
“pad is having difficulty breathing again. Can you come over?”
Without a second thought, Celeste sprang to her feet. Alright, I’m on my way.”
She ended the call and quicidy went to the cabinet, grabbing her acupuncture needles and cupping tools. She headed straight for the door. As she walked, she called out to Annie, “I have an urgent matter to attend to, and I might not be back tonight. Please take care of Eloise.“” “What happened? Annie quickly followed her, her brow furrowing with curiosity. “Is it another emergency with Mr. Wrenford Senior? “Yes.” Celeste glanced back at her. “I have to go now.”
“Alright, drive safely.”
The sharp bang of the closing door abruptly severed Celeste’s line of sight and muffled Annie’s voice.
By the time Celeste got to the Wrenford residence, it was already 8:00pm.
The entire place was brightly lit, and everyone was waiting for her arrival.
“Ms. Monn, you’re finally here.”
Brodie Tammer, seving Celeste wallding in hurriedly with her medical kit, quickly approached her.
“How is Alaric now?”
Celeste followed him inside, her voice low but calm “What’s his condition?”
“He started having trouble breathing right after dinner. We were planning to send him to the hospital, but Mr. Wrenford Senior insisted on not going, saving it would be too much of a burden. He insisted on having you come.”
Celeste nodded without spealding further.
As they walked down the corridor and entered the living room, she saw Damien and Margot sitting on the couch, their expressions grim.
Upon sering ber, Darien quickly walked up to her, his eyes filled with resentment that she couldn’t ignore.
Under Brodie’s guidance, Celeste entered Alaric’s room, where she immediately spotted Adrian.
He had been standing by the bed, his hand placed gently on Alatte’s chest, helping him regulate his breathing. When he saw Celeste, he immediately stood up and nodded in acknowledgmart.
Celeste sat by the window and began assessing Alaric’s condition.
Adrianood silently by her side, watching her closely.
Tais stene was not missed by Damien, who had been watching from behind.
She hadn’t answered any of his calls earlier that day, yet Adrian called once, and she rushed over immediately. When had they become so close?
“Leave one person here to help me hold Alan up. The rest of you, please leave.”
Celeste’s voice was soft, her face calm and indifferent.
Damien quickly stepped forward. “I’ll stay to help.”
hut before he could get close to the bed, Adrian blushed his way
Hisvoler was cold and commanding “You p
- po. I’ll stay.”
The tone was flat but carried an air of authority that no one dared to challenge
“Uncle Adrian, I’m still married to Celeste li makes more sense for me to stay and assist her… Damien started to argue.
“Damirli, step outside-
Before Damien mould finish his sentence, he was cut not by a slurp voice.
Celeste looked up and saw that Margut had entered the sour, pulling Dansien out with her.
Brodie, sensing the Istavy atmosphere around Adilan, quickly exited the room, closing the door behind him.
