Celeste was fuming.

Rhea chose to speak at the right moment. “Please try to remain calm.”

She then voiced her concern. “Is Marcus’ arm injured?”

“You saw his wound? It hasn’t healed yet?” Celeste questioned, already aware of Marcus’ injury from when he was recovering at home.

“It appears to be unhealed. Could it be serious?” Rhea queried, genuine worry in her voice.

A shadow of concern crossed Celeste’s face.

usually so robust. How could he sustain an injury? I have this nagging feeling…” Rhea’s voice

you feel?” Celeste pressed, eager to

“I’m afraid there might be a conflict between Marcus’ and Millie’s astrological signs. This injury could merely

furrowed, her underlying dislike for Millie was further

is my only son, and if Millie brings any misfortune his way, I’ll not tolerate her presence a moment longer,” Celeste

regularly supported with generous donations. The temple’s master, renowned as a skilled diviner,

spotting Celeste, the master approached, greeting her with

as she presented the master with Marcus’ and Millie’s identification information, a

you a lesson. Mrs. Thomas has but one son. If

Rhea had anticipated, Celeste emerged half an hour later, her expression one

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