Chapter 54

Damien seemed to be on the phone, looking down, unaware of what was happening. Adrian quickly turned around, carrying Celeste in his arms, and slammed the door shut behind him. The loud sound of the door closing startled Damien, who had just reached the top of the stairs. His hand, holding the phone, froze involuntarily. "Damien, have you gotten home yet?" Lucy's soft voice could be heard coming through the phone. Damien glanced at the tightly shut door of Adrian's room and then turned his gaze to the neighboring room. His expression darkened. "I've arrived home. You should rest early. Goodnight…" "Goodnight, Damien." Lucy's voice carried a hint of reluctance, but she still wished him goodnight. When Damien opened the door to his room, it was empty. "Celeste? Celeste..." He called toward the bathroom, but no one responded. Damien noticed a beer bottle on the balcony and frowned. After hesitating for a moment, he walked over to the balcony. He picked up the beer bottle, sniffed