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 cane
“alright.”
She parked and sent him the pin. A few minutester, Trevor
showed up—alone. Jordyn had already fallen asleep, so he''d
Taking the phone she handed over, he smiled. "Thanks."
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." 2
Celeste froze.
The end of their divorce mandatory waiting period wasing
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.
Thest 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.<fn9f20> ?????? ???? find[?]ovel</fn9f20>
The next afternoon, since Ivan''s family of four had other ns,
Celeste headed out camping with Matthias, two of his friends,
and Lottie—who had just returned to the country after wrapping
up her work. +
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 Lottieid 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 exin when another voice
cut in, "Mr. Yoder."
She turned her head toward the voice, and her gaze locked with
Caleb''s deep, piercing eyes. 5
Kieran''s face immediately darkened. He didn''t expect Caleb to
As for why he was here, Matthias understood perfectly. He
cleared his throat lightly and smiled. "Oh, it''s Mr. Jennings. What
a coincidence."
Caleb returned the smile, though his eyes stayed fixed on
Celeste. "Celeste, it''s been a while."
"...It has," she replied.
Lottie instantly put two and two together. She leaned closer
again, grinning. "Wait—so Caleb came here for you? When did
"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
around of polite small talk, they noticed Celeste and Matthias''s
group preparing to set up camp.
Almost in unison, Kieran and Caleb both tured to Celeste and
said, "Let me help.”
Lottie was stunned.
Celeste already knew Caleb''s intentions. But as for Kieran, she
honestly wasn''t sure.
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.
As for Caleb, she had meant to politely decline, but he was
already moving, pitching in without waiting for her answer. +
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.
Momentster, from not too far away, a coy voice called out,"
Mr. Quinton, you''re here.” 4<style>
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