Chapter 1525

Chapter 1525:

Within minutes, a uniformed servant appeared bearing a tray laden with delicate appetizers. The group settled into the plush comfort of the living room, their conversation drifting from topic to topic as they waited.

The clock ticked steadily forward, nearly two hours passing before Cody and Celeste finally emerged from the garden.

The room stirred to life as everyone rushed to meet them.

“How did it go?” Elyse leaned forward eagerly. “Did you work things out?”

Cody’s face softened as he reached out to ruffle Elyse’s hair. “Sorry to worry you. We had a good, long talk. I think we finally talked things through.”

Celeste responded with a skeptical snort, but tellingly chose not to contradict him.

“It’s getting late!” Freda declared, linking her arm through Celeste’s with practiced familiarity. “I’ve been waiting for you. Come on, let’s grab some food.”

Celeste cast a playfully withering look at Freda. “We could’ve eaten hours ago if you hadn’t invited them over.”

Gavin!” Freda burst out with infectious laughter, her eyes dancing with delight. “He’s

contemplation. “I trust your character,” she said, each word carrying the weight of a solemn blessing, her voice rich with maternal approval. “I know she’ll be in good hands with

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replied, his head dipping in a gesture of

eyes narrowing slightly. “If you ever cause harm to Freda, you’ll have to face

met her gaze calmly. “Don’t worry. I’ll never break

a frown, Celeste said, “You and

hint of embarrassment on his face. “I thought we had moved past this. Why are

snorted, opting not to respond further. Massaging her temples, she said, “Let’s just have dinner. I’m eager to

made their way to the

dispersed after the

driving home, Elyse and Jayden

for a bit?” Elyse

agreed without hesitation, parking the car nearby and accompanying her toward a

with people wandering down

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