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Chapter 717
Naturally, Celeste was leaving the Fleming manor as well.
She said to Jordyn, “I’m taking Granny home. Will you stay here and keep Nana company?”
Hearing that, Jordyn could only nod obediently. “Okay.”
Celeste and Betty then returned to the Rodriguez residence. 1
A little after ten that night, after finishing her shower, Celeste noticed that Trevor had sent her a message a few minutes earlier.
He informed her that Queenie had woken up and was officially out of danger. As for Lincoln, he was still unconscious and there was no telling when he would wake up.
After reading the message, Celeste simply replied with a brief answer before putting down her phone.
Although Celeste was concerned about the Fleming family’s situation, it wasn’t appropriate for her to be overly involved.
So, she returned to work as usual the next day.
As for Martha, Betty would make time to accompany her. Celeste would also call from time to time to check on her.
Since Trevor had to stay overnight at the hospital while also juggling work matters, he remained busy until Saturday. So, Jordyn was left in Celeste’s care.
Martha spent most of her daytime hours at the hospital for a few days since Lincoln’s condition was still uncertain.
Throughout the weekend, whenever Jordyn went to visit Lincoln and Queenie, Celeste would accompany her. That way, she could also spend some time keeping Martha company.
Although Queenie had regained consciousness, her injuries were severe and she would need to remain hospitalized for some time.
She merely gave Celeste a polite nod when she brought Jordyn to visit. 2
As Lincoln was still in a coma, Celeste brought Jordyn back to the Rodriguez residence on Sunday night.
On Monday morning, just after they had gotten up, Celeste received a call from Martha.
On the other end, Martha was so overjoyed that she was nearly crying as she told Celeste that Lincoln had finally regained consciousness.
Although he had only been awake briefly before falling asleep again, he’d been declared to have passed the critical stage.
Both Celeste and Betty were visibly relieved hearing the news.
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After breakfast, Celeste dropped Jordyn off at school.
Not long after arriving at the office, her phone buzzed. It was a message from Trevor.
“My father has woken up. He’s out of danger now as well.” 2
Celeste saw the message and replied with a few simple words. “I already know.”
Martha had informed her of the news over an hour earlier. Yet, Trevor had just finally thought of telling her now. 1
Another message from Trevor soon followed.
“Thank you for taking care of Jo during this time. And thank you as well to you and your grandmother for comforting and looking after Grandma.”
Celeste replied, “It’s what I should do.” 2
She assumed that their conversation would be over after that, so she set her phone aside, ready to start work. But then her phone buzzed again.
It was another message from Trevor. “Are you free at noon? I’d like to treat you and our grandmothers to a meal.”
After reading it, Celeste frowned before replying, “There’s no need for that.” 4
Then, Trevor responded, “But I’ve already told Grandma. She also wants to celebrate the good news with you.” 1
“Okay.”
After finishing the conversation with Trevor, she called Betty to let her know that Martha wanted to treat them to lunch.
Betty then said, “I already know. Martha personally called me earlier.”
Celeste didn’t expect that Martha would contact her grandmother. “Alright, I got it.”
After hanging up, she focussed fully on work.
When it was close to noon, Trevor sent her the restaurant address. 9
