Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 227

He was absolutely certain—he could make her fall for him in no time at all.

And then, he’d have solid proof she’d cheated during their marriage.

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Celestine was on the phone with her sister, Crystal Lennox, ranting about Lance for the entire drive home.

When she finally reached the apartment building, she paused at the entrance. “I’ll call you back. I’m home.”

Outside, Chester was waiting for her, radiating cold fury.

The moment she hung up, he strode forward, demanding, “You didn’t come home last night. Where were you?”

Celestine’s face went icy as she brushed past him and the two kids by his side.

“Celestine,” Chester called after her, hurrying to keep up. “Stop right there!”

She spun around abruptly. “Chester, what the hell does it matter to you? We’re getting divorced. Where I sleep at night is none of your business.”

Chester’s expression froze. “What happened at the church last time was an accident. Everything that’s happened recently in Portside City—I know I’ve put you through a lot. I brought the kids here today because I owe you a proper apology.”

After his grandfather woke up, Chester had been punished—made to kneel in the family chapel for a full day and night.

He’d had a lot of time to think.

Right now, what mattered most was calming Celestine down, keeping her from walking away for good.

He could quietly support Joanna from behind the scenes, giving her resources if needed. With her life managed by professional agents and PR people, she’d be fine for the time being.

This whole mess—he’d made a stupid mistake. He never should have drunk that spiked cocktail.

But what the kids had done to Celestine was even worse.

One had framed her, the other had lured her into a trap.

No wonder Celestine was furious—and he was caught in the crossfire.

Still, staying out all night was crossing a line.

Didn’t she care at all about the baby she was carrying?

Chester’s gaze dropped to her stomach, eyes narrowing suspiciously.

Four months along, and her belly still hadn’t started to show.

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