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Chapter 447
Monday morning, just as Celeste arrived at the office building downstairs, she bumped into Kieran, who was also arriving for work.
Kieran smiled as he said, “Morning.”
Celeste responded, “Morning.”
As soon as she spoke, she caught sight of Caleb nearby. Seeing him made her pause slightly.
Kieran noticed Caleb as well and frowned in displeasure.
Caleb didn’t pay much attention to Kieran and walked straight over to Celeste.
“I got home early yesterday morning. We haven’t seen each other in a while, so I thought I’d come by and say hello.
Caleb really had come just to see her. Her attitude had been clear all along, so he didn’t want to make her uncomfortable or annoy her.
He added, “Go ahead with your work. Don’t mind me. I’ll leave in a bit.”
There was honestly nothing more Celeste felt needed to be said between them. His sudden appearance had left her at a bit of a loss for words.
Since he said that, she didn’t stand on ceremony. She nodded and turned to head upstairs.
Kieran glanced at Caleb before following behind Celeste.
Caleb watched her retreating figure. After a long moment, he turned and returned to his car.
There was a bouquet of flowers in the car.
He had originally planned to give them to Celeste, but given the way things looked now, if he actually brought them out, she’d probably be even more put off and want to avoid him.
Thinking that, Caleb gave a helpless laugh. 7
In the elevator, Kieran stood beside Celeste and pressed the button.
Seeing how he was silently watching her, Celeste looked up and asked, “What is it?”
Kieran shook his head. “Nothing.‘
But he couldn’t hold it in and finally asked, “About Mr. Jennings… Does he often ask to meet with you?”
Celeste replied, “No.”
Caleb’s work was quite demanding, and he didn’t have many breaks. Even if he wanted to see her, he didn’t have the time.
Earlier, Celeste had clearly turned Caleb down, and Kieran had secretly felt relieved. Still, he couldn’t help worrying that if Caleb stepped up his pursuit, Celeste might eventually give in.
That thought suddenly made him think of Beck.
As far as he knew, Beck also liked Celeste. But he hadn’t shown up for quite a while, and like himself, had never
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really pursued her seriously. 1
Why was that? Did he give up?
Then a new thought struck Kieran. Could it be that Beck knew Celeste’s husband? 2
Still hesitating, Kieran finally asked, “I’m a bit curious…”
“Hm?” Celeste responded.
Kieran said, “Mr. Jennings is a pretty good guy, but you don’t seem interested in him. Why is that?”
What he really wanted to know was whether there was something specific she disliked about Caleb or if she had any limits when it came to relationships and marriage.
If she did, he’d make sure to avoid triggering them himself in the future. 3
To Celeste, Kieran wasn’t the gossipy type.
Since this was the first time he had asked her a personal question, she didn’t feel annoyed by it and answered directly
“I haven’t officially divorced yet. How could I consider him Besides, I’m sure I don’t have any romantic interest in Mr. Jennings.” 3
Kieran had thought she was already divorced.
Hearing this, he froze. “You… You’re not officially divorced yet?”
Celeste shook her head and said, “Not yet.”
Just as she finished speaking, the elevator arrived.
Celeste stepped out and headed straight to her office.
Kieran stood there watching her figure retreat, momentarily blanking out. Then something suddenly clicked.
Could it be that the reason Beck never made a move on Celeste wasn’t because he gave up? But because he knew she wasn’t officially divorced? 2
Or… Was it because Beck knew who her husband was? 6
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