Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 320

Three days later, Celestine met with Sanderson.

That’s when she learned Chester would soon be transferred to the UK for further treatment.

“Celly, the Fordham family owes you an apology. We clearly failed to guide Chester as we should have. I already know about the divorce. As long as you’re sure you won’t regret it, that’s all I ask. Chester will be treated abroad, and if there’s any sign of improvement, you’ll be the first to know.”

Sanderson placed a table’s worth of thoughtful gifts by her bedside, each carefully chosen.

Celestine lowered her gaze, her lashes casting faint shadows on her cheeks.

It seemed marrying Chester would have to wait until he was fully recovered.

“Mr. Fordham, thank you for coming all this way. I understand.”

Her reply was calm and dignified, not a hint of bitterness or resentment. Still, the distant “Mr. Fordham” stung Sanderson more than he cared to admit.

“We’ll be bringing both children with us to England. If you’d like to visit them, you’re welcome anytime.”

Celestine nodded slowly at his words.

England was more than just a two-hour flight from Oceanview; it was a world away. If she didn’t go with them now, seeing the children again would be difficult, maybe even impossible.

Sanderson could tell she had no intention of changing her mind or asking them to stay. He felt a pang of disappointment at her resolve, but he said nothing more. If even they started quarreling, the Fordham family would truly have lost all dignity.

That night, the family boarded a plane bound for England.

For the first time in ages, Celestine couldn’t sleep.

But maybe it was for the best. With the family gone, there would be less conflict and unpleasantness. In a new country, the children might have access to better nutritionists, and perhaps life abroad would help them grow up faster.

As for Chester, the Fordhams would never abandon him—his recovery was only a matter of time.

Right now, Celestine needed to think about her own future.

She still had to get to the bottom of the accident that injured her and her parents.

Murdock, drained by Edna’s pregnancy, was a shadow of his former self. But she couldn’t let her guard down just yet.

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