Rachael wouldn't be managing the company's affairs at this hour. The receptionist just wanted to hide, but hearing the busy tone on the phone, all she could do was smile awkwardly at Hestia.
"I'm sorry, she's not picking up."
Hestia didn't say anything but someone walked out from inside the office.
"Maisie, what's going on?"
Celine heard people talking outside and walked out to check, but when she looked up, she saw two pairs of familiar eyes and wanted to immediately turn and run.
"Celine Campbell!"
Jessie called out to her when she saw she was trying to run. "Why are you running? Didn't you happily take Hesper's things from her? Now you see that she's back, and you're running away scared?"
Celine stood on the spot and didn't dare look at Jessie. She turned to Hesper but realized there was no disappointment or sadness in her eyes. She looked like a stranger to her.
Hestia noticed Celine and nodded. "I'm sorry, I've lost part of my memory half a year ago, so I don't remember who you are… However, don't be too happy because I know what you've done."
Hearing how calm Hesper's tone was, Celine's felt like a blunt knife stabbed into her heart but she knew she deserved what was coming for her.
She betrayed Hesper's trust, and she… If Hesper didn't come back safely, she would have taken what Hesper left behind without permission.
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