Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 385

“Indeed,” Sanderson said, rubbing the rim of his teacup. “Chester just woke up. His memories are jumbled, and he can’t handle any shocks. So, let’s put the divorce on hold for now. I know you’ve completely given up on him, and I regret that. However, while you don’t have to be with him, your legal marital status must remain. This arrangement will also continue until Raymond turns eighteen. At that point, whether you still want to divorce or not will be up to you.”

Celestine’s eyes grew colder.

As expected, the best things in life always come with a price tag.

“Celly, what do you think?”

“Your terms are certainly tempting.”

“Oh? Does that mean you agree?”

Raymond was also overjoyed.

As long as he could stay with his mother, he didn't see anything wrong with the conditions.

Celestine said coldly, “No. I will not sell my son, nor will I sell my marriage. Thank you for the generous offer, but I cannot accept it.”

With that, she grabbed her bag and started to leave the mansion.

Raymond burst into tears. “Mom, I want to be with you! Please don’t go…”

At his words, Celestine paused and wiped away his tears. “Raymond, you can’t stay by my side forever. In the future, you’ll have to walk most of your path on your own. Stop crying. Do you remember your wish to be a little hero?”

Raymond’s throat tightened with emotion.

So his mom had never forgotten what he said.

She hadn’t forgotten what he liked, either…

Remembering what Cynthia had told him before he left, he forced himself to hold back his tears.

“Mom, I’ll be strong.”

And I’ll help you win back everything that belongs to you!

“Good boy,” Celestine said, patting his head. She then gave Sanderson a polite nod and left the mansion.

At the same time, Chester was just arriving home from the airport.

As he got out of the car, he saw a woman getting into another car and leaving. She looked very familiar.

For a moment, he was lost in thought.

Joanna noticed his odd behavior and asked tentatively, “What’s wrong?”

Chester snapped back to reality and looked away. “It’s nothing.”

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