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Myles asked Kendric the same question, “this plant was healthy, so how did
the stem break?”
After a brief silence, Kendric admitted, “I caused it.”
Myles understood the situation. He thought that Kendric had accidentally
harmed the plant Celeste had been looking after and had sought his help to see
if it could be saved. He even considered grafting techniques. Myles was pleased
with his attitude.
His sense of goodwill toward Kendric grew, “as long as you admit your
mistake, that’s good. This plant isn’t particularly valuable. You can apologize to
Cely and buy a new one.”
“I will, thank you, Mr. Alinsky.”
Celeste stood silently behind him, quietly observing Kendric’s actions. She
sneered.
Breakfast had been prepared based on Myles‘ requests. They were all Celeste’s hometown dishes, featuring flavors heavy on spice.
Madelyn excused that she wasn’t feeling well and refused to join them for
breakfast.
Myles glanced at Celeste, wondering why she appeared indifferent to Madelyn’s illness.
Then he recalled that since coming to Melville family, apart from Kendric, he hadn’t met any other members of this family. Myles felt slightly
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uncomfortable for not receiving enough respect.
After finishing their breakfast, Kendric went to work as usual. Celeste
prepared to take her father to visit her studio.
When she came downstairs after changing clothes, she saw the maid
wearing gloves and holding a black garbage bag heading out of the kitchen.
Celeste stopped her, “what are you carrying in your hand?”
The maid appeared uneasy, “Madam instructed me to dispose of all the
utensils that outsiders have used.”
Celeste’s expression changed. ‘utensils that outsiders have used‘ – Madelyn
was obviously referring to her and her father!
Celeste didn’t show any signs of anger. Instead, she smiled, “tell your dear Madam that if she dares to throw away a set, I’ll buy ten sets to replace them.”
“Of course, using Melville’s money.”
Myles was eager to see Celeste’s workplace. He wanna check out if his daughter had a good life in this alien city.
Celeste had called Sienna ahead, telling that she would bring her dad to her studio. Originally, she planned to just give her father a quick tour and then take him back.
To her surprise, Sienna gave her a ‘surprise.‘ As soon as Celeste and Myles stepped out of the elevator, they were greeted by Sienna and all the staff. They were holding up a banner at the entrance that read, “Warmly Welcome Mr. Myles Alinsky!”
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Celeste felt so embarrassed that she wished she could flee away with her
dad, but Myles seemed to be quite delighted.
Sienna also prepared a large bouquet of flowers. Her smile was even more
radiant than the flowers.
“Dad!”
This address startled Myles a bit, and Celeste playfully patted Sienna’s head,
“you’re calling whom dad?!”
“Come on, your dad is my dad, too.”
Celeste chuckled and explained to Myles, “dad, this is Sienna, my best. friend.”
Myles accepted the flowers with a big smile.
Sienna hurriedly walked over and linked her arm with Myles”. “Dad, I’ll show you around the company.”
Sienna mimicked a boss’s tone, “well, Celeste, you can go focus on your work now. Just leave us alone.”
Celeste shot her a glare, but Sienna wasn’t intimidated. She led Myles away.
Celeste spent more than half an hour in her office. Finally, Sienna returned with Myles who was obviously in his best mood. The fine lines at the corners of his eyes couldn’t hide the delight in his eyes.
Myles even had a handful of cute toys and keychains. Celeste fixed her gaze on them, “dad, what’s in your hand?”
Sienna chimed in, “I took dad to visit our exhibition hall. I mentioned that
you’re the designer of these adorable toys. He really liked them, so I fetched him
some.”
Before Celeste received formal drawing training, and it was her dad who
had been teaching her drawing. Thus, seeing Celeste’s creative work receive
such praise made him immensely proud.
Before they left, Celeste pulled Sienna aside into a nearby lounge, “what did
you tell my dad? Why’s he so elated?”
Sienna revealed a smug grin, “you know the reason your dad came to our
company, don’t you?”
“Yeah, to check out my working environment and gauge how I’m getting
along with my colleagues and superiors.”
“Exactly! So, I told your dad that everyone here absolutely adores you.
You’re the star designer in our studio, a rare talent.”
Celeste was surprised. She hadn’t expected Sienna to be so considerate.
Her eyes turned moist, and she blinked her eyes.
Sienna smirked, “Oh, did my behavior touch you to the point of crying?”
Celeste nodded, and then her tears flowed freely.
That really panicked Sienna, “hey, don’t cry. I’m just joking. Don’t cry.”
Celeste hugged Sienna tightly and choked, “thank you.”
Sienna patted her back and reassured her, “like I said, your dad is my dad.”
Observing Celeste’s silence, Sienna gently ran her fingers through her hair, “Cely, things will get better, I promise.”
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“I trust you,” Celeste nodded, her gaze drifting towards the lobby where her
father was seated. He was flipping through a photo album filled with Celeste’s
artwork.
It suddenly dawn on Sienna, “Cely, you haven’t told your dad about… the
breakup yet?”
it.”
Celeste sighed, “not yet. His visit was so unexpected, I wasn’t prepared for
“My father is living at Melville family now. I’m worried any potential
conflicts between me and Kendric would hurt my y dad.”
She shivered at the thought, “Kendric… he is the one who will use all means.
to achieve his goals.”
Sienna comforted her gently, “Cely, don’t pressure yourself too much. You’ve
already shown incredible bravery,” she paused before adding, “after you left with Kendric last night, my brother has been really worried about you…”
Celeste’s voice was full of guilt, “I’m sorry…”
“No, no, he doesn’t blame you. What he means is, if you genuinely want to break free from Kendric completely, then you… can’t keep residing at Melville
family.”
Celeste grasped the logic behind Sienna’s words, but for now, her options. were limited. She needed to protect her father. All she could do was wait and hope that one day, Kendric would grow tired of her… and release her.
Recalling their past, Celeste felt she was like a dodder plant, tightly
wrapped around Kendric this tall tree.
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When the dodder plant wanted to leave, however, the tall tree used its
sturdy branches entwined around all its delicate stems and leaves, not allowing
it to depart. Even if the dodder withered and fell, it was not allowed to leave the
tree.
This is not love, Celeste understands it clearly.