Chapter 529
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Chapter 529
Celeste was just about to pull over and check whose phone it was when her own phone rang–it was Jordyn.
The moment she answered, Trevor’s voice came through instead. “It’s me. I think I left my phone in your car.”
Celeste replied evenly, “I’ll send you my location. You can come get it.”
“Alright.”
She parked and sent him the pin. A few minutes later, Trevor showed up–alone. Jordyn had already fallen asleep, so he’d come down by himself.
Taking the phone she handed over, he smiled. “Thanks.” (2
Her voice was calm. “No need.”
She raised the window, ready to drive off, when he suddenly said, “I’ll be away on another business trip in a couple of days. But I’ll hurry back.” 5
Celeste froze.
The end of their divorce mandatory waiting period was coming up. She knew he was hinting that he might not make it back exactly on the day, but also that it wouldn’t drag out too long. (1)
The last time the mandatory waiting period ended, the divorce never went through. Both of them had their share of responsibility for that.
So now, hearing him bring it up, she couldn’t bring herself to answer harshly.
“…Got it,” she said simply, and then drove away. 3
The next afternoon, since Ivan’s family of four had other plans, Celeste headed out camping with Matthias, two of his friends, and Lottie—who had just returned to the country after wrapping up her work. 3
Just like Kieran had said yesterday, there really were a lot of people camping for the meteor shower. When they arrived, the grounds were already dotted with tents, buzzing with energy.
Kieran, who had gotten there earlier, walked over as soon as he saw them. “You made it.”
The moment Lottie laid eyes on him, her eyes lit up. She leaned in close to Celeste and whispered, “Wow… Now that’s a heartthrob. Do you two know each other?”
Celeste nodded. She was about to explain when another voice cut in, “Mr. Yoder.”
She turned her head toward the voice, and her gaze locked with Caleb’s deep, piercing eyes. 16
Kieran’s face immediately darkened. He didn’t expect Caleb to show up.
As for why he was here, Matthias understood perfectly. He cleared his throat lightly and smiled. “Oh, it’s Mr. Jennings. What a coincidence.” 1
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Caleb returned the smile, though his eyes stayed fixed on Celeste. “Celeste, it’s been a while.” 1
“…It has,” she replied.
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Lottie instantly put two and two together. She leaned closer again, grinning. “Wait–so Caleb came here for you? When did you-
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“It’s nothing,” Celeste cut her off with a frown. “Don’t be silly.”
Lottie only grinned wider, her look saying, “I know exactly what’s going on.”
Both Kieran and Caleb had brought friends with them, and after a round of polite small talk, they noticed Celeste and Matthias’s group preparing to set up camp.
Almost in unison, Kieran and Caleb both turned to Celeste and said, “Let me help.” 2
Lottie was stunned.
Celeste already knew Caleb’s intentions. But as for Kieran, she honestly wasn’t sure. 2
Still, hearing his offer, she didn’t think too much about it. They usually got along well–so in this situation, it just seemed natural that he’d want to lend a hand. 1
As for Caleb, she had meant to politely decline, but he was already moving, pitching in without waiting for her
answer. 4
Celeste hesitated, then said, “…Thanks. I’ll trouble you both, then.”
With the extra hands, she didn’t just stand by but joined in as well.
Moments later, from not too far away, a coy voice called out, “Mr. Quinton, you’re here.” 18
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