Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 64

"You're lying! You wicked old witch, you're trying to trick me!" Celia protested, her voice sharp with disbelief.

No sooner had she finished, she whipped out her phone, ready to call Chester for help.

But before she could even dial, Ms. Brown plucked the phone from her grasp as if it weighed nothing.

"You haven't finished reciting your poetry for today. There's no time for phones," Ms. Brown said, her expression stony, her tone icy cold. "Insulting your teacher earns you another punishment."

Feeling utterly helpless, Celia's sobs grew louder and more desperate.

In her desperation to escape Ms. Brown's strict supervision, she even went so far as to refuse her meals, staging a dramatic hunger strike.

The standoff raged for three days until, finally, Chester returned home. Celia wasted no time, launching into a tearful tirade about her grievances.

Chester, already exhausted from issues with the shipping line, found his daughter's complaints trivial and could only sigh.

"Celia, your teacher only wants what's best for you. Learning proper manners will do you no harm."

"Dad, you're taking that old witch's side too? Why does no one love me anymore? You don't love me either!" Celia wailed, her tears streaming down her cheeks one after another.

Chester's head throbbed from the noise.

Back when Celestine was here, Celia hardly ever cried. But now, it seemed like anything could set her off. What had gotten into her?

How had Celestine managed to raise her so differently?

For a fleeting moment, Chester found himself missing those peaceful days when Celestine was still around, when their home felt harmonious and whole.

Now, his son was off in another city, his wife was never home, and the only child left by his side spent her days in tears and tantrums.

Chester pressed his fingers to his temples, his tone growing frosty. "Celia, that's enough. Stop it right now."

But Celia only screamed louder, her cries echoing through the house.

Left with no choice, Chester called Celestine.

The cheerful ringtone played from start to finish, but no one picked up. His frustration mounted.

What on earth was she so busy with that she couldn't answer a single call?

Turning away, he spoke in low tones with Ms. Brown, asking her to try a gentler approach with Celia.

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