Broken Vows and Buried Twins novel Chapter 48

A couple of days ago, Gael had reached out to an elite agency and found Hester a top-tier housekeeper. A single woman in her forties, everyone simply called her Celeste.

Celeste was a phenomenal cook, and upon learning of Hester's pregnancy, she meticulously curated health-boosting meals specifically for her.

Hester's appetite had been terrible lately. While her morning sickness wasn't completely unmanageable, her lethargy and nausea were definitely taking a toll.

Noticing this, Celeste shifted her approach over the past few evenings. She made light soups and delicate, nutritious dishes with fresh greens and lean proteins.

Thanks to the attentive care of such a dedicated professional, Hester found herself able to eat just a little bit more at every meal.

At the dining table, Gael and Hester sat across from each other.

Suddenly, the screen of the phone resting on the table lit up. Hester paused and set down her silverware. She picked up the phone.

It was a message from Melody.

Hester hadn't blocked her yet because she knew exactly how a home-wrecking opportunist who climbed the ranks through dirty tactics operated—they thrived on continuously taunting the original wife. Melody fit the profile perfectly.

Hester tapped on the video Melody had sent. In the frame, Julian was sitting at the dining table. Next to him, Caden was holding his child-sized fork, obediently eating his dinner.

"Caden, do you like this house better, or the one we usually live in?" Melody's voice drifted through the speaker.

"They're both big and pretty! Hmm... as long as I get to live with Mommy and Daddy, I love them both!"

"Aren't you just the sweetest thing? Then let's stay here tonight, okay?"

"Yay!"

The video ended.

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