Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 219

Celestine’s eyes softened. “Alright, I understand.”

She didn’t argue with Pete.

But she was still prepared to care for her grandfather in his old age.

Back when she was part of the Fordham family, the only thing she had any say over was the allowance for the two kids. Everything else was out of her hands.

Even something as simple as supporting her grandfather had always been a struggle.

Every year, only at Christmas would she quietly set aside a year’s worth of savings to send to her grandfather.

He always accepted it, just as she hoped he would, but on his way out, he’d double the amount and slip it into red envelopes for the children.

There were many moments like that.

But now, as freedom finally seemed within reach, all she wanted was to make life a little easier for the people she loved, as much as she possibly could.

Pete took their grandfather back to the old house, leaving Celestine behind.

“Get some rest. You must be exhausted after everything that’s happened. Like I said, I’ll take care of Grandpa. You just focus on yourself, okay?” Pete made sure she was safely back at her apartment, repeating himself at least twice before leaving.

“Got it, big brother,” Celestine replied, hoisting her suitcase and waving at him. “Drive safe.”

She waited for the elevator, watching the numbers drop from six to one.

She guessed this was about the time Old Clifton would be out for his daily walk.

She was already preparing herself to greet him when the elevator doors opened.

Ding.

“Clifton—” Celestine started to call out, but the words caught in her throat. Standing inside the elevator was a man, tall and strikingly handsome, who took her completely by surprise.

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